Frankie Luvu reflects on 2025 struggles as Commanders prepare for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Frankie Luvu expressed his determination to improve after a disappointing 2025 season with the Washington Commanders. He noted personal and team challenges affected his performance, prompting a self-evaluation. Luvu aims to return to the form that helped the Commanders reach the NFC Championship game. With new additions to the linebacker corps, he sees potential for the defense to strengthen in 2026.
- •Frankie Luvu aims to bounce back from a tough 2025 season.
- •He acknowledges a need for self-improvement and confidence in his role.
- •Luvu highlighted added responsibilities affecting his play last year.
- •New linebacker additions could enhance Commanders' defensive capabilities.
- •Luvu signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Commanders.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Frankie Luvu admits he took a long look in the mirror and it can help the Commanders defense get back on its feet
"Frankie Luvu, along with the rest of the Commanders, had a bad year in 2025. He recently talked about looking inward in order to ensure that doesn't happen again in 2026.
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