The Washington Commanders are entering a critical offseason in 2026, and needed an infusion of youth, talent, and some luck as they try to bounce back from a 5-12 season. The second year of Adam Peters’ “recalibration” of the roster started with sky-high expectations after an NFC Championship Game appearance the year before. A Terry McLaurin hold-in, along with injuries to multiple starters made for a miserable season, but with the NFL draft over, it’s time to get an idea of where Washington stands.

The Commanders used free agency to make massive changes to the defense, along with firing defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr, and replacing him with Daronte Jones. That focus on defense continued with their first pick in this year’s draft, Ohio State LB Sonny Styles.

Washington also made major changes on the offensive side of the ball. There were reportedly issues with former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s use of personnel/playcalling last season, which was amplified by injuries to major players like Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin. David Blough took over the reigns from his former boss, and is expected to make significant changes to the offense, and help mold Daniels into a more complete NFL QB. He also got some help in free agency with players like TE Chig Okonkwo and RB Rachaad White. Adam Peters used Washington’s second pick in the draft(3rd round) on WR Antonio Williams.

Washington ranks as high as #15 with high praise for this year’s free agency and draft classes. The other side of the spectrum has them ranked as low as #26, but with expectations to bounce back from last year’s disappointing results.

• Winning the Super Bowl odds: +4,500

• Winning the NFC Odds: +2,200

• Winning the NFC East Odds: +410

• To Make the Playoffs: Make +190, Miss -230

• Jayden Daniels MVP Odds: +2,000

• Washington Commanders Win Total O/U: Over 7.5(-135), Under 7.5(+115)

High: 15

Low: 26

Average: 22.3

#15

Pro Football Network (Infante)

#20

SB Nation

#21

Sporting News (Iyer)

The Big Lead (Antoine)

Barstool Sports

#22

Sharp Football Analysis (Summerlin)

The Score

New York Post (Selby)

#23

USA Today (Davis)

Fox Sports (Vacchiano)

#24

NFL.com (Edholm)

#26

The Athletic (Kendall)

CBS Sports (Prisco)

Bleacher Report

FTN Fantasy (Kelley)

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