The Washington Commanders have not pulled the trigger on any bold trades this offseason. Nobody was expecting anything less from general manager Adam Peters after how things went down in 2025, but that doesn't mean the possibility is completely off the table.
And one NFL analyst believes a previous associate of defensive coordinator Daronte Jones should be under consideration if his current employers become receptive to offers.
Fans were expecting massive changes to the safety corps, but they haven't arrived. Nick Cross was signed in free agency to strengthen the unit, and that's about it. This indicates Washington is taking a leap of faith with those who underperformed last season, but Peters will always look for potential upgrades if he thinks they are needed.
NFL analyst names Commanders as potential trade suitor for Theo Jackson
Moe Moton of The Bleacher Report thought Theo Jackson could be made surplus to requirements by the Minnesota Vikings after they drafted Jakobe Thomas. And if this scenario comes to fruition, he thought the Commanders could be among those to show an interest if the price is right.
"He could garner interest from the Washington Commanders, who hired Minnesota's former defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator, Daronte Jones. Working directly under Jones, Jackson made strides as a downhill defender, logging 47 tackles (three for loss) and two sacks in 14 contests.
"However, Jackson gave up too much ground in coverage, allowing a 131.5 passer rating and a 71.4 percent completion rate."
Jackson arguably played the best football of his career last season. But as Moton stated, his lack of coverage ability was a constant source of frustration. The Vikings may look to keep him around for depth purposes. However, they have enough decent options to cope without him.
What the Commanders need to figure out is just how much this would benefit the franchise. They could use another productive safety to shoulder the burden, but Jackson wouldn't be classed as a legitimate needle mover by any stretch of the imagination.
Knowing how Jones plans to deploy his scheme won't be enough. The Commanders need sure things, especially if they are giving up valuable draft capital for them. Jackson has some useful qualities, but it seems unlikely.
The Commanders are building the right way after going all-in last season. Peters has made more understated moves, emphasizing the future. And even though things flamed out spectacularly for the defense, the front-office leader is willing to see if Jones' ability to teach defensive backs can bring more out of the safety options at his disposal.
That's not to say another addition to the ranks isn't possible, but it probably won't be Jackson.
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