"The Commanders have an abundance of salary-cap space that could exceed $100 million if the necessary sacrifices are made. Washington also has six selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, although only two of those are in the first four rounds. That makes things more difficult for Peters. Ideally, he can find the right reinforcements from the veteran pool to provide the flexibility to take the best prospects available. Drafting for need almost never works, and the front-office leader must be aggressive to achieve this objective."
"The Washington Commanders are in a tricky predicament at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Only one quarterback is expected to go before general manager Adam Peters goes on the clock. There should be some blue-chip prospects available, but it's an unfortunate waiting game with no clear outcome right now. What cannot be disputed is Washington's need to bolster its pass rush."
Washington requires a substantial roster overhaul after failing to meet 2025 expectations, and decisive moves from general manager Adam Peters are necessary. The team could clear more than $100 million in salary-cap space with the right sacrifices and holds six 2026 draft selections, though only two fall inside the first four rounds. Front-office strategy should favor veteran acquisitions that create roster flexibility and enable taking the best available prospects rather than drafting strictly for need. Improved health and a strong recruitment and draft approach, including targeting edge-rush talent, could produce a quicker turnaround.
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