The Washington Commanders had one key objective this offseason, and it was no secret to anybody what it was. They needed to get younger.
Last season, Washington had the oldest team in the NFL. It was what general manager Adam Peters had to do after inheriting a husk of a roster thanks to four years of failed Ron Rivera draft picks. But while his strategy paid greater dividends than anybody expected in Year 1, it backfired in a major way in 2025.
Now, Peters is correcting course. If the Commanders return to a competitive status when the 2026 campaign rolls around, they'll have his adaptability on the recruitment front to thank.