Von Miller - Commanders DE/OLB
The Washington Commanders didn't do enough to bolster their pass-rush this season. Nobody can deny that now, and it's something fans were concerned about heading into the campaign.
Adam Peters was confident in the options available. Things might be different if the starting defensive end tandem of Deatrich Wise Jr. and Dorance Armstrong Jr. hadn't gotten hurt, but the depth has been exposed. And this is not what Von Miller probably envisaged when he joined the franchise.
Miller signed for one last shot at a Super Bowl. That hasn't materialized, so a situation could emerge where the Commanders ship him out to a team in need of a rotational edge rusher on a short-term rental.
Jonathan Jones - Commanders CB
Losing veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore to a torn ACL was the latest in a series of hammer blows the Commanders are dealing with on the health front. While the four-time Pro Bowler had been inconsistent at best this season, it removes yet another experienced presence from a secondary struggling to meet even modest expectations.
That could mean Peters stands pat regarding outgoings at the corner position. If not, then it might be worth gauging interest around the league in Jonathan Jones.
The two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots joined the Commanders this offseason. He's dealt with injury problems and only recently got back into the fold. Jones is a solid nickel corner, but he's expendable in Washington's current state.
Frankie Luvu - Commanders LB
The Commanders don't have many assets that could attract actual value on the trade market. It's an aging, underperforming roster, so Adam Peters is walking a tightrope in the hours before the trade deadline.
Frankie Luvu is someone who'd likely command a decent return. Trading him represents a massive risk, especially considering how the formidable linebacker earned second-team All-Pro honors last season. However, his influence has waned amid a shift in his role in 2025.
Luvu has been operating more as an edge rusher in recent weeks. Opposing offenses are also working harder to restrict his influence, which is showing up on tape. This seems unlikely compared to others, but Peters shouldn't take much off the table.
Deebo Samuel Sr. - Commanders WR
Washington's receiver room has gone through more injury problems than most. Terry McLaurin has been rarely seen this season and might not return until after the bye week. Noah Brown's on injured reserve after getting hurt in Week 2, and Luke McCaffrey's broken collarbone suffered in Week 9 also ends his campaign ahead of time.
With quarterback Jayden Daniels also set for an extended period on the sidelines after dislocating his elbow, Adam Peters needs to think quickly. According to Ben Standing, it would take a large offer for the Commanders to trade Deebo Samuel Sr., but if they aren't going to pay him next spring, getting something back in return could be considered.
Samuel's been a tremendous addition to the Commanders. Unfortunately, the team's outlook has worsened.