The Washington Commanders dominated the final three quarters of their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles to earn their second win of 2026. Their defense made the difference, and one player in particular was everywhere.
Second-year cornerback Trey Amos.
The 2025 second-round pick out of Ole Miss had himself a ballgame, shutting down everything in his path. Amos also should have had his first career interception, but it was called back for a very dubious unnecessary roughness penalty on edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson.
Trey Amos is finding his groove quickly after lengthy Commanders absence
It's exactly what Washington needed from a player many believe can be a franchise cornerstone.
With Amos, it's all been about availability. His rookie season was cut short due to a fractured fibula, and an ankle injury sustained in his second practice of training camp delayed the defensive back's 2026 debut until Week 6 at the San Francisco 49ers.
But whenever Amos has played, he's produced.
He had six pass deflections as a rookie and two more on Sunday night, while allowing only one reception for seven yards.
Free-agent signing Amik Robertson held down the fort admirably for the Commanders' cornerback unit at the start of the season. Even so, he was never supposed to be in that featured role, even if he's earned one.
Trey Amos offers Commanders hope for the future with exceptional return
Amos is the long-term building block, and with performances like the one he had against the Eagles on prime time, he's giving Washington all the more reason for hope.
One of the Commanders' biggest issues the past two seasons has been a lack of production from general manager Adam Peters' draft picks.
The 2024 class has been a disaster outside of quarterback Jayden Daniels. This year is still much too early to judge, but the first two selections, linebacker Sonny Styles and wide receiver Antonio Williams, both look like hits.
That leaves 2025, the group that gave us Amos along with offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., wide receiver Jaylin Lane, linebacker Kain Medrano, and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The first-round right tackle has been up and down so far, while the others have had a few moments.
When he's been healthy, Amos has shown the potential to be a star. He has the instincts and measurables of a Pro Bowl-level lockdown corner who can provide stability at the position for years.
And even though he was out for almost a year, Amos has gotten back into his groove much quicker than anticipated.
It's hard to overstate the difference Amos has made for Washington since his return. Now, he just needs to keep building on it.
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