There are several reasons why the Commanders chose not to take that path, but the two biggest factors were that they like the players they already have, and the ones they did take in the draft ended up bringing more overall value to the team.

The Washington Commanders added a new weapon to the backfield with Penn State running back Kaytron Allen. Here are five things to know about the former Nittany Lion.

The Washington Commanders drafted University of Tennessee edge defender Joshua Josephs with the No. 187 overall pick. Here are five things to know about their newest pass rusher.

After months of preparation, the Washington Commanders emerged from the 2026 NFL Draft with six new players, and analyst Logan Paulsen provided an evaluation on each of them in the newest "Drive to the Draft" podcast episode.

There are still several changes that could be made between now and training camp, but let's take a look at where things stand. Here's a breakdown of how many players are in each position in no particular order.

The Washington Commanders drafted Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams with the No. 71 overall pick. Here are five things to know about their newest wideout.

The value of prospects they got played an important role in the Commanders getting positive grades, and in terms of maximizing their picks, there weren't many teams that did better.

In becoming a sanctioned sport in D.C., girls flag will now get more state support and more funding, space and resources dedicated to the game from individual schools.

The Washington Commanders had four picks on Day 3 of this year's draft, and general manager Adam Peters added depth to the defensive line, offensive line, backfield and quarterback room with the opportunities.

Coleman, whose entire 16-year career was spent with Washington, was a key piece of the franchise's glory years, appearing in 215 regular-season games with 62 starts.

Washington Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark addresses the media at the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Washington Commanders added depth to their quarterback room by taking Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis. Here's how social media reacted to the news.