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5 offseason moves Commanders got right (and 3 they might regret)

It's been an eventful few months.
Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross
Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Got Right No. 2

Commanders drafted Antonio Williams

There are still concerns about the Washington Commanders' wide receiver room. Adam Peters made some slight tweaks to the unit rather than undergo a complete overhaul. There is still time for that to change, with the likes of Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs being hotly linked to the franchise in recent weeks.

Until something gets confirmed one way or another, the Commanders seem content to roll with what they have. Terry McLaurin is the alpha, but the rest are banking on breakouts within David Blough's system. However, the decision to draft Antonio Williams in the third round is intriguing.

Williams had a first-round projection before things didn't go his way in 2025. That was disappointing, but he landed in a tremendous spot to maximize his skill set and earn playing time immediately.

The former Clemson star is a slick route-runner with dependable hands and elusiveness after the catch. That's only going to help the Commanders, regardless of who else joins the squad.

Might Regret No. 2

Commanders released Tyler Biadasz

There aren't many decisions Adam Peters made this offseason that raised eyebrows for the wrong reasons. The general manager has been lauded for his aggressive approach and calculated moves to turn things around after a down year in 2025. However, releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz was one of them.

Some team insiders speculated that Biadasz was a candidate for an early extension. Peters cut him loose instead, and he's keeping the reasons in-house. This was perplexing at the time, and the veteran signing for the Los Angeles Chargers just a few short days after only makes it more contentious.

The Commanders haven't done much to fill the void, either.

Nick Allegretti got a new deal and will have a chance to secure a starting spot. Washington spent a Day 3 pick on Matt Gulbin, who could have had some long-term promise. Aside from that, the cupboard is bare, so they have to step up to avoid this decision coming under even more scrutiny.

Got Right No. 3

Commanders extended Laremy Tunsil

The Commanders didn't have much go their way during the 2025 season. Even so, Adam Peters' decision to give up significant draft capital to acquire Laremy Tunsil via trade from the Houston Texans was a home run in no uncertain terms.

Expectations couldn't have been much higher for Tunsil, but he somehow raised the bar even higher.

His pass protection was All-Pro-caliber throughout the campaign. His run blocking from the blindside was nothing short of staggering. The penalties were still a little too high, but the Commanders knew they were onto a winner with the five-time Pro Bowl left tackle.

Tunsil remains among the league's premier edge protectors, and he wanted to be paid like it. With one year remaining on his deal, the veteran was looking for more security. And unlike the Terry McLaurin saga last summer, Peters paid up quickly.

The Ole Miss product once again reset the market for annual average salary. And make no mistake; Tunsil is worth every cent.

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