Commanders could sign Samson Ebukam
As previously mentioned, the Washington Commanders are desperately seeking edge-rushing options for new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones to utilize. Adam Peters cannot cut corners this time around. He has to find high-quality starters and capable rotational players to fit into a more diverse, aggressive scheme. Nothing else will do.
Not every signing is going to be a megabucks deal or high-end draft pick. The Commanders need to make the minor moves count, which will enhance depth and allow the team to cope much better with injuries when they inevitably arise. There are some concerns, but Samson Ebukam has a connection to Peters and some useful athleticism to consider.
Ebukam looked like a productive prime was in the offing after securing 9.5 sacks with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023. Unfortunately, the pass-rusher missed the following year with a torn Achilles, denting his momentum drastically.
The Eastern Washington product returned to health and performed quite well in 2025, recording two sacks and 23 pressures on 43 percent of the Colts’ defensive snaps. Ebukam should be stronger next season, but he’d be a relatively cheap addition to the rotation with lofty upside attached.
If there are no lingering effects from Ebukam, this might be a decent option.
Commanders could sign Jauan Jennings
If the Commanders decide not to pursue Brandon Aiyuk, or the wideout decides on another team, there will be other options available for Washington to find a productive target opposite second-team All-Pro receiver Terry McLaurin.
The Commanders can be aggressive here. Finding productive wide receivers with their best years ahead of them won’t be cheap on the open market, but Washington has more than enough cap space for a bold acquisition or two. And one of Adam Peters’ biggest success stories during his time in the San Francisco 49ers’ front office could be looking for a new home.
Jauan Jennings might not be the most popular figure around the league, but the 2021 seventh-round pick is a consistent performer who’s developed a habit of coming through with the goods in red-zone situations. With 210 receptions for 2,581 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns over his five years in San Francisco, he’s now looking to get paid. And the Niners probably don’t have enough financial wiggle room to make him an acceptable offer.
At 6-foot-3 with the wingspan to match, Jennings represents a matchup nightmare if utilized correctly. He has drawn the ire of opposing players, and the projected $22.61 million-per-year contract might be off-putting, but desperate times call for desperate measures.