NFL League Updates
The NFL has officially set a new salary cap high for 2026, with the legal tampering period now underway ahead of the new league year.
The NFL has officially set the salary cap at $301.2 million for the 2026 season. This significant figure marks a new benchmark for league finances.
Furthermore, the legal tampering period has commenced, signaling the unofficial start of free agency. This precedes the new league year's official start on Wednesday, March 11th, at 4 PM. Contracts agreed upon during this two-day window will become official only when the new league year begins.
Washington Commanders Roster Activity
Following a 5-12 season, the Commanders are expected to be highly active in free agency, focusing on building around Jayden Daniels and strengthening their defense under new coordinators.
The Washington Commanders are expected to be active in free agency following their 5-12 season. The team has appointed new offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, with a stated focus on building around quarterback Jayden Daniels and rebuilding the defense.
Recent Transactions
The Commanders have re-signed six players and released two:
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Re-signed Players:
- P Tress Way (1 year)
- OL Nick Allegretti (2 years)
- DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (1 year)
- DT Shy Tuttle (1 year)
- DE Drake Jackson (1 year)
- LT Laremy Tunsil (2-year, $60.2 million extension)
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Released Players:
- C Tyler Biadasz (subsequently signed with Chargers for three years, $30 million)
- CB Marshon Lattimore (max of $18.5 million cap savings)
Pending Free Agents (2026)
Several players are pending unrestricted free agents, including:
- Quarterbacks: Marcus Mariota, Josh Johnson, Jeff Driskel
- Wide Receivers: Deebo Samuel Sr., Noah Brown, Chris Moore, Robbie Chosen
- Tight End: Zach Ertz
- Running Backs: Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols, Chase Edmonds
- Offensive Linemen: T Trent Scott, T George Fant, T Lucas Niang, G Chris Paul
- Linebackers: Bobby Wagner, OLB Von Miller
- Defensive Backs: CB Jonathan Jones, CB Noah Igbinoghene, CB Antonio Hamilton
- Defensive Linemen: EDGE Jacob Martin, EDGE Preston Smith, DT Eddie Goldman, DT Sheldon Day, DE Jalyn Holmes
Restricted Free Agents
The Commanders also have two restricted free agents:
- RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
- TE Tyree Jackson