Before the arrival of future Pro Football Hall of Fame edge rusher Von Miller, fans and analysts alike were convinced that the biggest hole in the Washington Commanders’ roster was the pass rush.
Even after Adam Peters signed Miller, the concern lingered.
Washington’s leading sack man from 2024, Dante Fowler Jr., left via free agency. Jonathan Allen, who had three sacks in just seven games playing in the middle, was also gone. But as all the unsubstantiated rumors about Myles Garrett and Trey Hendrickson swirled through the cyberverse, Peters remained calm.
At least on the outside.