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Daily Slop: 4 Apr 26 – Laremy Tunsil, Chig Okonkwo, Rachaad White, and the defensive pass rush top Commanders headlines today

Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Laremy Tunsil Leading Washington Commanders OL in 2026 and Beyond Watch Tunsil in pass protection, and the first thing you notice is how little he moves. Not because he’s passive — because he doesn’t have to be. His punch timing is precise enough to neutralize the initial burst of a […]

2026 Washington Commanders Mock Draft – Less Than Three Weeks Away

It’s a huge April in Washington for all involved. Following a free agency period that leaned into adding physicality, defensive multiplicity, and most importantly, youth, the front office’s focus now shifts to it’s six picks in the draft. With holes still evident on either side of the ball, prioritizing impact defenders early and high-upside playmakers […]

Could Chris Johnson Start at Cornerback in the Commanders New-Look Defense?

Chris Johnson, CBSchool: San Diego State | Conference: Mountain WestCollege Experience: Senior | Age: 21Height / Weight: 6’0” / 193 lbsProjected Draft Status: 2nd RoundPlayer Comparison: Kendall Fuller College Statistics Defense & Fumbles Table Tackles Def Interceptions Fumbles Season Team Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Comb TFL Sk Int Yds Avg IntTD PD FR Yds FRTD FF Awards 2022* San Diego State […]

Daily Slop: 3 Apr 26 – Commanders 2026 free agency described as “a bunch of revolving-door moves this year, which looks like a panic”

Commanders links Articles Pro Football Talk Commanders were surprised to be able to sign both Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson The Commanders signed Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract, and signed K’Lavon Chaisson to a one-year, $12 million contract. They project as the Commanders’ two starting defensive ends this season, and Peters wasn’t […]

Daily Slop: 2 Apr 26 – Is Makai Lemon’s teammate Ja’Kobi Lane really a “sneaky sleeper pick who can add value in Washington”?

Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) NFL Draft Profile: WR Makai Lemon The debate around the top wide receiver prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft centers around Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson. Both are talented players, but some analysts and fans believe USC receiver Makai Lemon should be in the conversation as well. If you go purely […]

Film Session: Why the Commanders are betting big on Odafe Oweh

The Washington Commanders have shown their hand; they are betting on an ascending Odafe Oweh to elevate their front seven. The 27-year-old defensive end signed a four-year, $100 million contract during free agency with Washington, and for me, GM Adam Peters and company only hit on this signing if Oweh is a consistent, productive pass […]

Where Would Ted Hurst Fit in the Commanders’ Receiving Corps?

Ted Hurst, WRSchool: Georgia State University | Conference: Sun Belt ConferenceCollege Experience: Senior | Age: 22 (Week 1)Height / Weight: 6’4”/ 206 lbsProjected Draft Status: 3rd-4th roundPlayer Comparison: George Pickens College Statistics Receiving & Rushing Table Receiving Rushing Scrimmage Season Team Conf Class Pos G Rec Yds Y/R TD Y/G Att Yds TD Y/G Plays […]

Daily Slop: 1 Apr 26 – Will Pro Day performance of Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy throw a wrench into 1st round draft expectations?

Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) NFL Draft Profile: WR Jordyn Tyson One of the biggest debates I’ve seen doing the rounds among the Commanders fanbase is that of wide receiver prospect Carnell Tate vs fellow wide receiver prospect Jordyn Tyson. While it’s not quite as heated as the Jayden Daniels vs Drake Maye […]

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Another DT added

The Washington Commanders added another player for Daronte Jones’ new defense yesterday. While majority partner Josh Harris, general manager Adam Peters, and head coach Dan Quinn were fielding questions from reporters at the NFL owners meetings, the team announced the signing of former New York Giants DT D.J. Davidson. He was a 5th-round pick in […]

Trade market for Colts QB Anthony Richardson has reportedly been ‘soft’ so far

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the trade market for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Antony Richardson has so far been soft—meaning longtime general manager Chris Ballard hasn’t been compelled to move him quite yet: Despite reported initial interest from trade suitors such as the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, and Washington Commanders, Ballard himself […]

Daily Slop: 31 Mar 26 – SI’s David Harrison says Carnell Tate is “honestly the best guy for this team in this position right now”

Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) NFL Draft Profile: WR Carnell Tate After the Washington Commanders missed out on both Alec Pierce and Romeo Doubs in free agency, there’s a growing belief among the fanbase that the team could pursue a wide receiver in the draft. Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is widely […]

Commanders Reacts Survey: Most rushing & receiving touchdowns in 2026

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Today, we have two questions in the Reacts survey. The questions ask you to look […]

Daily Slop: 30 Mar 26 – It’s all about Love (or maybe not) for the Commanders

Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) NFL Draft Profile: RB Jeremiyah Love I’ll get into the whole positional value debate regarding the running back position later in this post, but one of the top players in this draft is Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. He’s frequently being mocked to the Commanders in many […]

The peculiar case of Sonny Styles

Washington general manager Adam Peters set out to overhaul the oldest roster in the NFL this offseason – and he did a miraculous job in doing just that. Peters focused heavily on the defensive side of the ball where the Commanders ranked in the bottom three in the league in most metrics. He dished out […]

Daily Slop: 29 Mar 26 – Commanders draft prospects: CB Mansoor Delane, CB Zachariah Branch, WR Jager Burton & DT Rene Konga

Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Is Mansoor Delane the Shutdown Corner the Washington Commanders Have Been Missing? Height/Weight: 5’11 ¾ / 187 lbs Senior Stats: 11 games; Total Tackles: 45 tackles, 2 INTS; 13 Pass Defended; 11 Pass Break-Ups Color Context: In 358 pass coverage snaps at LSU, Delane allowed only 13 receptions all season. […]

Odafe Oweh’s contract: The most aggressively player-friendly contract from Washington since Alex Smith extension in 2018

Odafe Oweh’s contract details All contract details have been obtained from Over the Cap It’s clear that the Washington Commanders are betting heavily on recently signed free agent edge rusher Odafe Oweh to produce at a very high level in 2026 and subsequent seasons, and they have put their literal money where their metaphorical mouth […]

Commanders fans excited about Odafe Oweh, Leo Chenal & Chig Okonkwo, but still nervous about 2 positions ahead of NFL Draft

In this week’s Reacts survey, we asked two questions, both of which had to do with this offseason’s roster construction. One focused on free agency; the other focused on the upcoming draft. Free agency With respect to the team’s free agency acquisitions — a process that never really ends, but which has already passed through […]

Can the Commanders Draft Another Undersized Defensive Back in Chandler Rivers?

Chandler Rivers, CBSchool: Duke | Conference: ACCCollege Experience: Senior | Age: 22Height / Weight: 5’9.5” / 188 lbsProjected Draft Status: 3rd – 4th RoundPlayer Comparison: Mike Sainristil College Statistics Defense & Fumbles Table Tackles Def Interceptions Fumbles Season Team Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Comb TFL Sk Int Yds Avg IntTD PD FR Yds FRTD FF Awards 2022* Duke ACC FR DB […]

Daily Slop: 27 Mar 26 – What options do the Commanders have for bolstering the center position?

Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) State of the Roster 2026 Update: Commanders Defense Interior Defensive Line On the roster: Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, Johnny Newton, Tim Settle, Deatrich Wise, Charles Omenihu, Shy Tuttle, Ricky Barber Short term need: Low Long term need: Low/Medium Analysis: Entering the offseason, I saw the interior defensive line […]

Is it even worth reuniting with Von Miller now?

Future Hall of Famer Von Miller helped put the Los Angeles Rams over the top in 2021. With the Rams back in contention and Miller on the open market, is it worth reuniting with him this offseason? Miller was one of the few bright spots on the 5-12 Commanders during the 2025 campaign. In 17 […]

New Washington Commanders uniforms arrive next month

The Washington Commanders announced that new uniforms are coming on April 15th. They debuted their white ‘Super Bowl Era’ jerseys last season, and those will reportedly replace the Danya Snyder created white uniforms in their regular rotation. There have also been reports about a new throwback burgundy jersey that could be introduced as an alternate […]

Daily Slop: 26 Mar 26 – Charles Omenihu, Carnell Tate & Rueban Bain in today’s headlines; Ron McDole video recalls the ‘70s Redskins defensive lineman

Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 5 things to know about Charles Omenihu He transformed his body in college. Omenihu is joining the Commanders with a hulking 6-foot-5, 280-pound frame, but that wasn’t always the case. He came to the University of Texas much thinner, and he knew that needed to change in order to square up […]