Washington coach Dan Quinn wants a group of disruptors on defense, which explains several of the Commanders' early offseason moves.

Samuel, according to Spotrac, has a lot of value. The contract website shared that Samuel has a market value of $15.8 million, which ranks fifth of any remaining free agent, and second among wide receivers behind just Juaun Jennings.

The Washington Commanders have been looking for a new playmaker on offense. Specifically, they have been searching for a new number two option at wide receiver behind Terry McLaurin. Deebo Samuel was a solid piece for the 2025 season,

Chenal, 25, was selected by the Chiefs out of Wisconsin in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In addition to becoming the latest defender to find a new home, Chenal becomes the sixth member of the class to leave the team in free agency.

Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters targets vertical threats Alec Pierce, Jalen Nailor, and Brandon Aiyuk to bolster the offense for the 2026 season.

The Washington Commanders bolster their secondary by signing former Lions cornerback Amik Robertson to a two-year deal.

The Washington Commanders signing DT Albert Haynesworth for $100 million in 2009 is officially the No. 1 worst free agent deal in NFL history.

The Washington Commanders learned from their past mistakes and finally negotiated a massive contract extension during free agency.We saw general manager Adam Peters and WR Terry McLaurin face off in a contract holdout that lasted all offseason and ended right before the season started.