Commanders' defense struggles with key statistics from 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Washington Commanders faced significant challenges during the 2025 NFL season, particularly on defense. Analysts report that 68 percent of red zone drives by opponents resulted in touchdowns, with the team finishing bottom in several critical defensive categories. The Commanders' management addressed these issues by signing eight free agents and selecting linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick in the draft. In response to their defensive woes, they also made a coaching change, hiring Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator. Analysts believe the team will need significant improvement to compete in 2026 against a tough schedule featuring several strong offenses.
- •68% of opponent red zone drives resulted in touchdowns against Commanders' defense.
- •Washington finished last in multiple vital defensive statistics in 2025.
- •The team signed eight free agents to bolster the defense.
- •Sonny Styles was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the draft.
- •Daronte Jones was appointed as the new defensive coordinator.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Revealing some brutal statistics from Commanders' 2025 defense
"When Commanders' opponents reached the red zone, 68 percent drives ended in touchdowns.
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