The Washington Commanders are a professional football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the NFC East division. In 2024, the Commanders made a strong playoff appearance, marking an exciting step forward for the franchise and its fans.
The Commanders is led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, with backups Marcus Mariota, Josh Johnson, and Sam Hartman. Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler lead the running backs. The wide receivers include Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel Sr., and Noah Brown. Zach Ertz is the starting tight end, backed by John Bates and others. The roster also features Laremy Tunsil, Nick Allegretti, Tyler Biadasz, Sam Cosmi, and Andrew Wylie (via ESPN).
What are the Washington Commanders' biggest needs in the 2025 NFL Draft?
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the Washington Commanders have several key areas to address to build upon their recent playoff success. The Commanders' biggest needs in the 2025 NFL Draft are running back, edge, cornerback, wide receiver, safety, and offensive line (via NFL).
Offensive Line
The Commanders want to make their offensive line stronger. They got left tackle Laremy Tunsil in a trade, so Brandon Coleman can switch positions. If the Commanders choose to target an offensive lineman in the first round, they have shown interest in Alabama guard Tyler Booker and Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr., who also offers versatility at guard.
Running back
The Commanders have shown strong interest in several running backs, including Ollie Gordon II, Jaydon Blue, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaleb Johnson, and TreVeyon Henderson. While they have Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, and Jeremy McNichols, none of them are signed beyond 2025.
Cornerback
The Commanders have eight cornerbacks on the roster, including Mike Sainristil, Marshon Lattimore, and Jonathan Jones. They also re-signed Noah Igbinoghene. However, the Commanders still need more help at the position and have shown interest in prospects like Maxwell Hairston, Trey Amos, Jahdae Barron, and Quincy Wilson.
Wide Receiver
The Commanders have Deebo Samuel Sr., Noah Brown and K.J. Osborn as wide receivers, along with veteran Michael Gallup and have Luke McCaffrey. If the Commanders want more help at wide receiver, Emeka Egbuka is a good choice in the first round. Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, and Tai Felton are options for later in the draft.
Defensive end/pass rusher/Edge
Washington strengthened its defensive line by adding Eddie Goldman, Javon Kinlaw, Deatrich Wise Jr., and Jacob Martin in free agency. However, they are still interested in pass rushers like Mike Green, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Nic Scourton, Shemar Stewart, Mykel Williams, and Oluwafemi Oladejo.
FAQs
A. Jayden Daniels is the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders as of April 2025.
A. The Washington Commanders play in the National Football League (NFL) and are part of the NFC East division.
A. Yes, the Washington Commanders have won three Super Bowl as of April 2025.
A. As of April 2025, the head coach is Dan Quinn.
