"Peters has to take stock. He'll have a good lay of the land right now. He should know what more is needed, and which players are going to come along for the ride. And fans are anticipating drastic roster alterations before preparations for the 2026 campaign begin. How the Commanders improve the squad is debatable. The available funds are plentiful, but Peters has only six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. And only two of those are in the first four rounds."
"Some significant maneuvering is needed. And Dan Graziano of ESPN wouldn't be surprised if the Commanders allocated most of their draft assets on the defensive side of the football after another woeful campaign. "The Commanders need pass-rush help, linebacker help, secondary help ... all of it. I wouldn't be stunned if they devoted most of their draft resources to the defense, though they don't have any picks in the second or fourth rounds because of the Laremy Tunsil trade." Dan Graziano"
"This unit is old and slow. The young players expected to break out have regressed, and there have been very few bright spots. Pressure is building. Peters is in no position to wait around in case those under contract make the desired progress. Drastic action is needed, and the Commanders must adopt a ruthless approach to turn things around. The Commanders could end up having a top-five pick if their losing run continues."
The Washington Commanders sit at 3-10 after a previous deep playoff run, creating urgency for roster change. General manager Adam Peters faces a critical offseason with plentiful cap space but only six 2026 draft picks and limited early-round selections. Defensive needs are acute across pass rush, linebackers, and the secondary, and aging, underperforming defenders and regressed younger players increase pressure to act. Significant draft maneuvering or free-agent acquisitions are likely, with the possibility of the team securing a top-five pick if losses continue and exploring trade-down options to maximize roster impact.
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