Commanders released Tyler Biadasz
The Washington Commanders have some much-needed stability along their offensive line. If Chris Paul re-signed, which he ended up doing on an extremely team-friendly deal, all five starters on the protection in front of quarterback Jayden Daniels were expected to be back.
Adam Peters had other ideas. Just before free agency, the Commanders released starting center Tyler Biadasz. He'd been highly consistent throughout his two years in Washington. So much so that team insiders were speculating whether the veteran would receive an extension in advance.
Instead, he was free to take his chances elsewhere, leaving the Commanders with a whopping $8.1 million dead-cap figure for their troubles. This was bemusing at the time and even more so now.
Biadasz found work quickly as expected, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Commanders have done nothing to fill the void. Nick Allegretti was given an extension in advance, but giving him a clear run at the center job without serious competition is organizational malpractice.
There are still some options left in free agency. The Commanders could also go down the draft route. Whatever Peters decides, he had better get it right. And if Biadasz thrives in Los Angeles, there will be even more scrutiny on this decision.
Commanders signed Amik Robertson
Fans were expecting an immediate splash when the legal tampering window opened. The Commanders had an abundance of salary-cap space and a plethora of holes to fill. A big statement was required, but Washington confirmed the signing of cornerback Amik Robertson to kick off its recruitment.
Robertson is a solid pro. He's versatile, works exceptionally hard, and is willing to do whatever it takes to help the team. However, he is dangerously undersized. Pairing that with another diminutive corner in Mike Sainristil could see this unit become a weak link pretty quickly.
Not every signing was going to be a home run. The Commanders got a couple of those a few hours later, but it didn't diminish the skepticism around Robertson's arrival.
Washington will add a more physically imposing corner, perhaps at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft with LSU prospect Mansoor Delane. But if they are planning to use the new addition on the boundary opposite Trey Amos, defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is asking for trouble.
With one or two more additions, Robertson could become a decent rotational piece. But his inconsistencies last season, which saw him rank 109th out of 114 cornerbacks by Pro Football Focus, provide clear reasons for pessimism.