Odafe Oweh’s uneven impact puts more strain on Commanders’ fading season

The Washington Commanders splashed the cash to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh in free agency. We're now midseason, and this big investment hasn't come close to delivering the desired results.

General manager Adam Peters identified Oweh as a high-priority target when the legal tampering window opened. He wasn't alone, which drove up the price. The Commanders eventually gave him a four-year, $96 million deal with a $26 million signing bonus and $68 million guaranteed, shaking the NFL to its foundations.

It was a big risk, of course.

Commanders need more from Odafe Oweh after big-money deal

So far, it hasn't quite paid off.

Oweh has been among the biggest letdowns through the first half of the…