Roster Moves

Commanders Offseason Roster Moves – Additions and Subtractions

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Here’s a recap and chronological list of 2026 Washington Commanders offseason roster moves and transactions since March 2026, including signings, releases, draft signings, PUP/retired list moves, and notable veteran additions.

Major Additions (Significant Contracts)

  • Odafe Oweh (EDGE/DE): From LAC (previously Ravens) — 4 years, ~$96-100M ($68M guaranteed). Key pass-rush addition for youth, length, and athleticism.
  • Leo Chenal (LB): From KC — 3 years, $24.75M. Adds speed, range, and blitz ability.
  • Chig Okonkwo (TE): From TEN — 3 years, $27M ($16.7M guaranteed). Provides more-tight end versatility and blocking.
  • Tim Settle Jr. (DT): From HOU — 3 years, ~$23.5M. Interior penetrator and depth.
  • Amik Robertson (CB): From DET — 2 years, ~$15-16M ($9M+ guaranteed). Versatile slot/outside corner depth.
  • Nick Cross (S): From IND — 2 years, ~$13-14M. Young, fast strong safety for run defense and blitzing.
  • K’Lavon Chaisson (EDGE/DE): From NE — 1 year, $11M (up to $12M). Pass-rush depth.
  • Charles Omenihu (DE/EDGE): From KC — 1 year (up to ~$4-7M). Rotational depth and length.

Notable Veteran Free Agent Signings (1-Year Deals)

  • Rachaad White (RB): From TB — 1 year, $2M (up to $4M). Pass-catching and depth back.
  • Dyami Brown (WR): From JAX (prior Commanders stint) — 1-year, $1.75 million contract. Speed and familiar depth.
  • Van Jefferson (WR): From TEN — 1-year, $1,402,500. Receiver depth.
  • Jerome Ford (RB): From CLE — 1-year, $1,402,500. Versatile depth back.
  • Ahkello Witherspoon (CB): From LAR — 1-year, $1,412,500. Depth and size at corner.
  • D.J. Davidson (DL/DT) — 1-year, $1,325,000. Interior depth.
  • Foster Sarell (OT) — 1-year, $1,215,000. Developmental tackle depth (prior camp experience).
  • Stefon Diggs (WR) — 1-year, $12,000,000 . WR2 and/or McLaurin injury insurance

Key Re-Signings/Extensions

  • Laremy Tunsil (LT): 2-year, $60.2 million contract extension. Anchor of the offensive line and Jayden Daniels main protector.
  • Tress Way (P): 1 year, $3,037,500. Only counts $1,487,500 due to a special veteran contract structure. Longest tenured player on the roster.
  • Marcus Mariota (QB): 1 year, ~$7M. Veteran backup/mentor.
  • Chris Paul (G): 1 year, $3,000,000. Offensive line return.
  • Trent Scott (RT): 1 year, $1,487,500. Offensive line depth.

Other Additions

  • March 24
    • Signed DT Sheldon Day.
  • March 27
    • Signed CB Ahkello Witherspoon.
  • March 31
    • Signed DT D.J. Davidson.
  • May 7
    • Signed draft picks:
      • LB Sonny Styles
      • WR Antonio Williams
      • RB Kaytron Allen
      • LB Joshua Josephs
      • C Matt Gulbin
      • QB Athan Kaliakmanis
    • Signed undrafted free agents:
      • WR Jaden Bradley
      • WR Chris Hilton
      • TE Quentin Moore
      • RB Robert Henry Jr.
      • DB Malik Spencer
      • DB Fred Davis II
      • K Drew Stevens
      • G Tanoa Togiai
  • May 8
    • Officially signed LB Sonny Styles to his rookie contract.
  • May 11
    • Re-signed CB Antonio Hamilton Sr. to a one-year contract.
  • June 2
    • Signed TE Anthony Firkser.
    • Released WR Ja’Corey Brooks.
  • July 25
    • Placed DE Dorance Armstrong on the Active/PUP list.
    • Placed CB Trey Amos on the Active/PUP list.
    • Placed DE Deatrich Wise Jr. on the Active/PUP list.
    • Placed DB Fred Davis II on the Active/Non-Football Illness list.
  • July 10
    • Signed CB Rasul Douglas.
    • Placed LB Nick Bellore on the Reserve/Retired list.
  • August 5
    • Agreed to terms with WR Stefon Diggs on a reported one-year contract worth up to $12 million (pending official processing at the time of reporting).

Overall, Washington has focused on:

  • Building depth in the secondary (Rasul Douglas, Antonio Hamilton, Ahkello Witherspoon).
  • Reinforcing the defensive line (Sheldon Day, D.J. Davidson).
  • Signing its entire 2026 draft class early, headlined by Sonny Styles and Antonio Williams.
  • Making a splash just before the preseason with the addition of Stefon Diggs.

Updated August 5th