Nick Cross labeled as Commanders' biggest bust candidate for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Washington Commanders have a new candidate for the biggest bust of the 2026 NFL season. Safety Nick Cross has been identified by Moe Moton of Bleacher Report due to his struggles in coverage, which raised concerns after a two-year, $13 million contract. Moton notes that Cross allowed nine touchdowns and high passer ratings over the past two seasons. The Commanders require a reliable coverage defender to partner with Will Harris, who has also faced challenges in this area. Updates on Cross's performance and expectations are anticipated as the season unfolds.
- •Moe Moton predicts Nick Cross as a bust candidate for 2026.
- •Cross signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Commanders.
- •He has struggled in coverage, allowing nine touchdowns since 2024.
- •The team needs a dependable safety next to Will Harris.
- •Performance updates on Cross are expected throughout the season.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — New free agent addition named Washington Commanders' biggest bust candidate for 2026
"A new addition has been named the biggest bust candidate for the Washington Commanders in 2026. Moe Moton of Bleacher Report recently predicted every team's biggest bust for the '26 season, and safety Nick Cross was the pick for Washington. Moton pointed to Cross' consistent struggles in coverage as the main reason why the Commanders could come to regret signing him to a two-year, $13 million deal in free agency.
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