Will Harris - Commanders S
When the Washington Commanders opted to let starting safety Jeremy Chinn leave in free agency, fans were disappointed. The versatile defensive weapon became an integral part of the team's plans, and he's since had an outstanding year with the Las Vegas Raiders despite the club's lowly record in the AFC West.
Adam Peters thought he could get similar production at a lower cost from Will Harris. The veteran knew assistant general manager Lance Newmark well from their time together on the Detroit Lions. He came to Washington as a dependable player, but didn't have the same instinctive playmaking that Chinn brings to the table.
An injury early in his campaign derailed Harris' progress considerably. He's been back a while now, and there isn't much to suggest he can come anywhere close to Chinn's overall impact in Washington.
Perhaps another offseason with a new defensive coordinator could be enough to turn the tide. Harris has another year remaining on his deal, but the jury is still out beyond that. Nobody else in the safety room is shining either, which only magnifies how poor the decision was to let Chinn take his chances elsewhere.
There is nothing Peters can do about that now. But don't be surprised if the front-office leader upgrades the backend this spring.
Tyler Biadasz - Commanders OL
For all the bad associated with the Commanders this season, the offensive line has emerged as a genuine bright spot amid the chaos. An early-season shuffle, coupled with the promise shown by offensive tackles Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly Jr., leaves reasons for optimism. If Chris Paul gets extended during the offseason, all five starting pieces will return in 2026.
If there was a slight weak link worth monitoring, it's Tyler Biadasz. He's not a poor center by any stretch, but he can be found wanting against higher-tier opposition. His grades are middle of the pack league-wide according to Pro Football Focus, and although there is no danger of the veteran losing his starting spot next time around, whether he gets another deal beyond that is debatable.
Biadasz is a pro's pro. It's not been easy this season with Jayden Daniels in and out of the lineup, so giving him the benefit of the doubt for any frailties is prudent. At the same time, he's counting $11 million against the salary cap in 2026. That dictates that significant improvements must be made to earn an extended stay.
That's a bold yet attainable target for Biadasz. Hopefully, Daniels' injury problems go firmly into the rearview mirror.