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Adam Peters could spend big to fix Commanders’ painfully obvious problem

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The Washington Commanders' defense has been nothing short of abysmal in 2025. It's been a significant reason they've failed to reach the heights of their shockingly impressive 2024 NFC Championship game run. Addressing that side of the ball must be at the top of general manager Adam Peters' to-do list this offseason.

Washington has a glaring need and is armed with the sixth-most projected cap space in 2026. With that in mind, why not pony up for one of the NFL's premier pass rushers, Trey Hendrickson, if/when he becomes available?

Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals ended a well-chronicled months-long contractual stalemate this past offseason with a revised pact.