Commanders sign Odafe Oweh as key offseason addition for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Washington Commanders made a significant move this offseason by signing Odafe Oweh, who has quickly established himself as an impactful player during training camp. General manager Adam Peters focused on addressing the team's defensive needs after a lackluster previous season, leading to the addition of Oweh among others. Following his trade from the Baltimore Ravens to the Los Angeles Chargers, Oweh showcased impressive performance, recording 7.5 sacks and 27 pressures last season. With a complete overhaul of the coaching staff under Daronte Jones and Dan Quinn, expectations are high for Oweh's contributions to improve the Commanders' pass rush in the upcoming season.
- •Odafe Oweh signs with the Commanders during the 2026 offseason.
- •He recorded 7.5 sacks last season with the Chargers.
- •Washington needed to boost its pass rush after a subpar performance.
- •Oweh shows promise in training camp under new coaching staff.
- •General manager Adam Peters aims to revamp the Commanders' defense.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders' defender is named most impactful offseason addition
"It's early, but Odafe Oweh is already looking the part for the Commanders.
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