"The Washington Commanders were exceptionally busy during Adam Peters' first offseason in 2024, bringing in high-profile veterans such as Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, Austin Ekeler, Dante Fowler Jr., and Marcus Mariota. All of them, in addition to some under-the-radar gems in Frankie Luvu and Jeremy Chinn, significantly contributed to the Commanders' stunning run to the NFC Championship game. Meanwhile, one signing who initially underwhelmed has shown that he just needed some time to acclimatize."
"Through three games in 2025, Armstrong has three sacks - one in each contest - and has consistently generated pressure in opposing backfields. Just how consistently? Better than any other player in the NFL. According to NFL Pro, Dorance Armstrong is leading the NFL in both total pressures (18) and pressure rate (25%) through 3 weeks.- Sam Monson (@SamMonsonNFL) September 22, 2025"
"The Commanders' defensive line was viewed as a weak spot on the roster over the offseason. After being abused throughout 2024, particularly in the run game, Washington was lambasted all summer. Peters' most significant move to address the problem was to sign Javon Kinlaw, which every national analyst immediately declared a massive overpay. Returning starters Armstrong and Daron Payne were considered disappointments. So far, they have flipped the script."
The Commanders added multiple veterans in Adam Peters' 2024 offseason and those additions helped fuel a run to the NFC Championship. Dorance Armstrong Jr. started slowly after signing but has emerged as a key playmaker in 2025. Through three games he has three sacks and is generating more pressure than any other player in the league, according to NFL Pro. Washington's defensive line, previously criticized after 2024, has improved notably with Armstrong and Daron Payne helping dominate the trenches and elevate overall defensive performance.
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