Head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters are still thoroughly examining the wreckage of a disastrous campaign. The Washington Commanders aren't going to make any hair-trigger moves right now. Still, fans expect significant changes in the coming months to put this franchise in a more profitable position.
Nothing went right for the Commanders. Their gamble on bold trades and short-term options on one-year deals didn't pay off. The Commanders suffered several critical injuries, giving them no chance. But even in the summer, reporters following the team noticed that something felt off about the squad.
Unfortunately, they were correct. They mustered just five wins. Almost no one met the bar set after reaching the NFC Championship game in 2024. It was one setback after another, and fans were focusing on the future from a long way out.
This team will look different by the time OTAs roll around. Quinn may have two new coordinators. Washington's roster must get younger and more dynamic, especially on defense. Those under contract who receive a reprieve will be under closer scrutiny than ever. One could even say this also runs true for the head coach and front-office leader.
That's for the very near future. For now, here are five underwhelming Commanders players who didn't live up to their paychecks during a campaign to forget.
Underwhelming Commanders players who robbed the team blind in 2025
Frankie Luvu - Commanders LB
The Washington Commanders got more than they bargained for with Frankie Luvu during his first season with the franchise. His explosiveness and ferocious instincts revolutionized the second level on defense alongside Bobby Wagner. Both became integral to the team's playoff success and deservedly earned second-team All-Pro honors for their efforts.
Things have gone the other way for Luvu this time around. Injuries forced him into a role he isn't particularly suited for, and it showed. The Commanders didn't have many options given the lack of edge-rushing talent, but it drastically reduced the Washington State product's influence.
Luvu's key statistics were all down. He got lost in the shuffle when trying to generate pressure, and the 21 missed tackles were unacceptable. His 51.2 grade from Pro Football Focus ranked 67th out of 88 qualifying linebackers, which is a fair reflection of how things unfolded.
All hope is not lost with Luvu. However, the Commanders must return him to an off-ball linebacker role to maximize the exceptional talent at his disposal.
Anything less is organizational malpractice.