Commanders defensive triplets ranked 22nd among NFL teams by Sports Illustrated
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Washington Commanders' new defensive triplets are ranked 22nd among all NFL teams by Sports Illustrated. General manager Adam Peters aims to make the defense younger and faster with changes in coaching and personnel for 2026. Key players include Odafe Oweh, who is expected to provide a reliable edge rush, and Sonny Styles, a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate. Despite a promising look on paper, the unit remains untested ahead of the upcoming season. The Commanders' offense ranks 15th.
- •Commanders' defensive triplets include Odafe Oweh, Sonny Styles, and Nick Cross.
- •Daronte Jones implements a new 3-4 defensive front.
- •Oweh is in his first year after a trade from the Ravens.
- •Team hasn't yet faced competition to test the new configuration.
- •Commanders' offensive triplets rank 15th in the league.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Where are Commanders defensive triplets ranked among all 32 NFL teams?
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