Mike Sainristil - Commanders CB
The Washington Commanders made changes to their cornerback unit this offseason. That was almost guaranteed after how things unfolded in 2025, but general manager Adam Peters gave more attention to other areas of the defense in his quest for the correct enhancements.
Marshon Lattimore was cut, which wasn't a shock. Noah Igbinoghene and Jonathan Jones both left. Amik Robertson and Ahkello Witherspoon were signed in free agency, and Antonio Hamilton Sr. returned after the Commanders didn't draft another cornerback.
This means the Commanders will be relying on their young duo of Trey Amos and Mike Sainristil. Both were second-round picks. The 2025 choice performed well as a rookie before getting hurt. Things were less promising for the 2024 selection, which secured some takeaways but gave up more big plays downfield.
It seems as if the Commanders are still pondering whether Sainristil is best suited to the slot or the boundary. They need to figure it out quickly to improve his outlook.
Luke McCaffrey - Commanders WR
If there was one remaining need for the Commanders, it's adding another productive wide receiver. Unless one of the young guns breaks out, this group is in danger of being way too reliant on Terry McLaurin once again.
After McLaurin's injury problems last season, that cannot happen. Brandon Aiyuk is the hot name, but he's still under contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Stefon Diggs is another possibility, and he's interested, but whether the Commanders go down this route is uncertain.
Until then, the Commanders are bullish about their young receivers behind McLaurin. It'll be a fierce competition for places over the summer, and the introduction of third-round pick Antonio Williams raises the stakes. Simply put, it's now or never for Luke McCaffrey in pursuit of prominent involvement.
McCaffrey is a Pro Bowl-caliber kick returner, but the Commanders need more. He gets open, but opportunities have been in short supply. That has to change in Year 3.
Will Harris - Commanders S
The Commanders were expected to make big changes to their safety unit this offseason. Almost every position on the depth chart struggled to make an impression in 2025, but the back-end stability on defense left a lot to be desired.
Perhaps surprisingly, the Commanders made slight tweaks rather than a complete overhaul.
Nick Cross signed in free agency, which could be a steal at the money involved if he has the impact expected. Nobody else of note has joined the ranks as yet, so Washington obviously has confidence in those who largely underperformed during the previous campaign.
Will Harris is among them. He was the man tasked with filling the void left by Jeremy Chinn, but an early injury put pay to his chances of having a successful season. He never looked 100 percent even after returning. Still, the Commanders clearly believe things can improve with a better run of luck on the health front.
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