The Washington Commanders are depending heavily on their veteran players to lead the charge in 2025. But according to one established figure who eventually signed elsewhere, they missed out on a particular target in free agency with close connections to head coach Dan Quinn.
And the reason was nothing short of bizarre, reflecting poorly on the player's ambition.
It's no secret that the Commanders needed more on their defensive front this offseason. Dante Fowler Jr. departed for the Dallas Cowboys in free agency. Washington released Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after no willing trade suitor came forward.