The Washington Commanders can take one of the top playmakers in the draft this year with the No. 7 overall pick, and while there are multiple positions they could address, it appears that most analysts' initial impression is that they will bolster their defense with an impact player. 

The Washington Commanders announced the following roster move on Thursday.

Over 100 college prospects will meet in Texas to participate in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl next week, giving the Washington Commanders and the rest of the NFL an up-close look at their skill sets.

Commanders.com will look back at how each group performed last season, breaking down top performers and looking ahead at where they could go next. The offensive linemen are up next on the list. 

A morning roundup of content from the Washington Commanders on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

NFL teams have shifted their focus towards evaluating prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, and this year's East-West Shrine Bowl will offer them a chance to see nearly 140 players compete and show off their skill sets.

We're nearing the end of January, which means that it's almost time for some of the best college prospects in the country to meet in Mobile, Alabama, for the 2026 Senior Bowl.

The Washington Commanders will have the chance to take one of the top players in the NFL Draft with the No. 7 overall pick, but it's important to remember that whoever the Commanders take with their first-round pick makes up only a portion of their draft class.

Commanders.com will look back at how each group performed last season, breaking down top performers and looking ahead at where they could go next. The defensive linemen are next up on the list. 

Commanders.com will look back at how each group performed last season, breaking down top performers and looking ahead at where they could go next. The tight ends are next up on the list. 

A morning roundup of content from the Washington Commanders on Friday, Jan. 16, 2025.

There are several candidates on the market with multiple teams competing against each other, but analysts Logan Paulsen, Fred Smoot and Santana Moss believe the Commanders are an attractive destination for some of the best defensive minds in the league.