{"id":198448,"date":"2025-07-11T09:42:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/198448\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T09:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:42:23","slug":"commanders-head-scratching-move-that-sullied-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/198448\/","title":{"rendered":"Commanders\u2019 \u2018head-scratching\u2019 move that sullied offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Commanders\u2019 \u2018head-scratching\u2019 move that sullied offseason<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Washington Commanders<\/a>\u2019 offseason received a lukewarm<\/a> \u201cC\u201d grade from ESPN, underscoring a mix of bold gambles and questionable investments as the team looks to build around quarterback Jayden Daniels<\/a>\u2019 rookie contract.<\/p>\n

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Headlining the offseason was Washington\u2019s aggressive trade<\/a> for left tackle Laremy Tunsil<\/a>. The Commanders sent a package of picks<\/a>, including a future second-rounder, to Houston in exchange for the 30-year-old Pro Bowler. While the team didn\u2019t need to upgrade at tackle, since rookie Brandon Coleman held his own in 2024, Tunsil offers elite pass protection.<\/p>\n

His deal, which pays $21.35 million in each of the next two seasons, is considered team-friendly. Pairing Tunsil with first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr. now gives Washington enviable depth across the offensive line. It also should improve a unit that already ranked ninth in pass block win rate last season.<\/p>\n

Not everything was perfect for Commanders, according to ESPN\"Geoff<\/p>\n

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However, not all major moves landed well. ESPN criticized the Commanders\u2019 decision to release long-time defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, only to overpay Javon Kinlaw in free agency. Kinlaw inked a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, despite an inconsistent career and only one solid season in 2024. Swapping Allen for Kinlaw is seen as a downgrade in both talent and value.<\/p>\n

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The trade for wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. was another move met with skepticism. Washington sent a fifth-round pick and took on Samuel\u2019s $17.5 million salary, but the 29-year-old is coming off a down year with just 670 yards and the worst receiver tracking score of his career. Without adding another major receiving threat, Samuel\u2019s role as a No. 2 option remains a concern.<\/p>\n

Veteran additions like Bobby Wagner, Jonathan Jones, and Deatrich Wise Jr. round out the offseason. Wagner, 35, returns on a one-year, $9 million deal, but there are questions about how much longer he can anchor a defense at a high level.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Washington\u2019s offseason reflected a team eager to contend but perhaps too eager in its spending. With a potential franchise quarterback in Daniels, the Commanders had every reason to make aggressive moves. But ESPN\u2019s average grade signals real concerns about how wisely they played their hand.<\/p>\n

Related: Commanders\u2019 alternate uniforms feature throwback look<\/a><\/p>\n

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