Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters had a great first week of free agency, didn’t he? So, which position group do you think is currently the weakest on March 15, 2026?
It’s certainly not offensive guards and tackles. Peters has re-signed four players: Andrew Wylie, Nick Allegretti, Laremy Tunsil and Chris Paul. They have depth along the line, the only question is who will be under center? Will Peters sign a veteran center or draft one who will compete with Allegretti?
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Quarterback might actually be their strongest position, even though they just lost No. 3 quarterback Josh Johnson, who signed with the Bengals on Saturday. But they return Jaden Daniels and one of the best backups in the NFL in Marcus Mariota. The No. 3 quarterback in 2026 may not be on the roster yet. It seems like Sam Hartman just isn’t developing.
At running back, they do lose Chris Rodriguez, who is a hard-working runner who I’ve seen do a good job on kickoffs and kickoffs multiple times. However, Rodriguez received an offer from the Jaguars that he simply couldn’t refuse. The Commanders signed RB Jerome Ford from the Browns on Saturday to replace Rodriguez. Peters also signed RB Rachaad White on Thursday. He’s a quality receiver out of the backfield, so he essentially replaces Austin Ekeler.
There’s good news; Peters has done a great job addressing the weaknesses of the 2025 defensive line, linebacker, and they’ve also improved their depth at receiver. He may also sign a starting tight end.
So, back to our question about the weakest position right now? Given that they’re giving up the most yards of any defense in the NFL in 2025, that’s a lot of work to do. Suffice it to say, Peters did some big work on defense in Week 1. However, Peters himself agrees that there is more work to be done at the cornerback position.
Cornerback Room: Who are the cornerbacks on the Commander’s roster?
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Amik Robertson signed as a free agent on Monday. He has very good physical fitness, both internally and externally. His July birthday would have been his 28th, so he brings experience and youth to the position.
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Trey Amos is only 24 years old and has a height of 6 feet 1 inches. It could be a nice jump from his first season to his second in 2026.
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Trey Hawkins is the 2023 sixth-round selection of the New York Giants. Hawkins performed well in 2023, starting three games. But in 2024, Hawkins suffered a lumbar fracture in Week 14, ending his season. The Giants cut Hawkins in August 2025. The Commanders signed Hawkins to a futures contract in January 2026.
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Qwantrezz Knight (28) appeared in six games for the Cardinals in 2023. But then he played for the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Like Hawkins (above), the Commanders signed Knight to a futures contract in January.
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Darius Rush was selected by the Colts with the 138th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. But Rush was cut by the Colts and did not play for them. Rush played 3 games in 2023 (Steelers), 2 games in 2024 (Steelers), and 1 game in 2025 (Commanders).
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Mike Sainristil was selected by the Commanders with the 50th pick in the 2024 draft. Sainristil will turn 26 later this fall. He does have some struggles on defense in 2024 and 2025. But he also intercepted six passes in two seasons.
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Originally a basketball player, Car’Lin Viggers (25) decided to give football a try during his senior year of high school. He played at Independence Community College and later at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The Commanders signed him to the practice squad in 2025. They like his 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame and athleticism.
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Clearly, this is an unproven team with unproven depth. So, maybe the Commanders are already looking at signing and drafting a corner?
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Weakest position group 1 week into free agency