Washington Commanders remodel roster during NFL offseason efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Washington Commanders significantly altered their roster this offseason, focusing on defensive improvements after a 5-12 season. The team previously reached the NFC Championship Game and competes in a competitive NFC East. General Manager Adam Peters invested heavily, spending over $250 million, acquiring key defensive talent and adding offensive weapons to support quarterback Jayden Daniels. The NFC East saw all four teams making moves, with varied offseason grades for Washington and its rivals suggesting a competitive season ahead.
- •Washington Commanders had a 5-12 season last year.
- •The team spent over $250 million this offseason.
- •Key acquisitions include Oweh, Chaisson, and LB Leo Chenal.
- •Jayden Daniels gains offensive support from Okonkwo and White.
- •All NFC East teams made notable roster changes this offseason.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Did the Commanders fix their horrible ‘25 defense with the best ‘26 offseason in the NFC East? - Daily Slop
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Did Commanders have the best offseason in the NFC East?
"And Brandon Aiyuk seems to have declared war on his BFF Jayden Daniels via Instagram, possibly ending any hope of playing in DC
"Which NFC East team had the best offseason?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 2:25 PMDid the Commanders fix their horrible ‘25 defense with the best ‘26 offseason in the NFC East? - Daily Slop
And Brandon Aiyuk seems to have declared war on his BFF Jayden Daniels via Instagram, possibly ending any hope of playing in DC
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:02 PMDid Commanders have the best offseason in the NFC East?
Which NFC East team had the best offseason?
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