"Everything that could go wrong for the Washington Commanders has this season. The team is sitting at 3-5, and injuries are decimating a roster that was expected to compete for another deep playoff run. Even among the healthy contributors, it's been hard to find bright spots. The inexplicable regression of defensive starters Frankie Luvu, Mike Sainrisitl, and Quan Martin has been a significant concern."
"On offense, both star quarterback Jayden Daniels and Pro Bowl wideout Terry McLaurin have left more to be desired, even when they have been on the field. Washington has had a few gems exceed offseason expectations, including seventh-round rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, offensive guard Chris Paul, and defensive end Jacob Martin. But if there's any silver lining to the Commanders' 2025 season, it's their long-term outlook."
"On the bright side, the window is open for three more years to build around Daniels while he's still making chump change. His rookie deal runs through 2027, with a fifth-year option for 2028 that almost certainly will be picked up. This should give Washington plenty of time to put together a roster that complements him for the long haul."
The Washington Commanders sit at 3-5 with injuries decimating a roster built to compete for a deep playoff run. Several defensive starters — Frankie Luvu, Mike Sainrisitl, and Quan Martin — have regressed significantly. Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin have underperformed when available. A few young players have exceeded expectations, including seventh-round rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, offensive guard Chris Paul, and defensive end Jacob Martin. The offseason strategy to add experienced, battle-tested pieces has backfired and left the roster old and slow. Daniels remains on his rookie contract through 2027 with a likely fifth-year option for 2028, giving Washington time to rebuild.
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