A major need for Washington, general manager Adam Peters spent the big bucks to address the position by dishing out a $100 million contract to Odafe Oweh, a hefty investment for a former first round pick with inconsistent results, while adding Charles Omenihu and K’Lavon Chaisson as rotational pieces, though Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal could prove to be the best signings on defense. Tim Settle is one of the more intriguing signings by the Commanders where he adds depth as either a nose or defensive tackle, while the interior trio of Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw and Jer’Zhan Newton return in 2026. Washington also re-signed Shy Tuttle, Drake Jackson and Deatrich Wise Jr. to improve the depth that Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn noted were needed, helping to stabilize a strong unit. How the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft plays out could add another, but maybe the bigger question is if the first pick is spent on an offensive player.
