Sports Illustrated named Jayden Daniels’ health and Washington’s defensive additions as the Commanders’ biggest reason for hope entering 2026.
Daniels is healthy, and the defense added Odafe Oweh, Charles Omenihu, Nick Cross and Leo Chenal.
An archival tribute reviewing the unprecedented career consistency and record-setting reception totals that cement Art Monk’s status as the ultimate Washington pass-catcher. 🏈📜 #Commanders#HTTR#HTTC
An official look at how Washington restructured its defensive front workloads from 2023 leading into the 2026 roster.
The defensive line helps the Commanders by collapsing the pocket to completely derail opposing offensive game plans. 🏈 #RaiseHail
Quan Martin continued to make an impact during a difficult 2025 season for Washington.
As the Commanders look to bounce back, he'll remain an important piece of the defense.
https://t.co/oAv3Ami0bu named Jayden Daniels one of the top dark-horse MVP candidates entering 2026. After an injury-hit 2025 season, Daniels has a chance to remind everyone why he was one of the NFL’s most electric young quarterbacks.
CBS Sports named Chig Okonkwo as the Commanders’ top under-the-radar breakout candidate entering 2026.
The athletic tight end is coming off career highs in catches and receiving yards and could thrive in Washington’s new-look offense.
Insiders JP Finlay and Steve Wyche wonder if the Commanders actually want to bring his ongoing contract drama into their locker room.
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Frankie Luvu continued delivering for Washington in 2025.
The veteran linebacker remained one of the defense's most reliable players throughout the season.
Between Chenal’s versatility and Styles’ elite athletic profile, Washington has transformed one of its biggest defensive weaknesses into a potential strength 💪
The Commanders’ linebacker unit now looks like one of the most improved groups in the NFL entering the 2026 season
Jeremy Reaves found ways to contribute during a difficult season for Washington.
Despite injuries impacting the roster throughout the year, he remained a versatile piece of the defense and enters 2026 as one of the experienced players already in place.
Charley Taylor helped the team by shifting from running back to receiver to become an unguardable downfield focal point.
His 79 regular-season touchdown receptions stand completely unbothered at the top of the franchise record books. 🪶💥
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https://t.co/oAv3Ami0bu named Dorance Armstrong the Commanders’ most underappreciated player. He recorded 5.5 sacks through seven games before injury and could be a major part of Washington’s defensive turnaround in 2026.