Commanders named a free agency winner

The Washington Commanders have been quite busy during the 2026 free agency period so far. They've retained some key players and brought in new ones, all while staying aligned with GM Adam Peters' goals for the team. The defense is getting younger and faster, the offensive line is stable, Jayden Daniels has a new weapon, and the overall adjustments appear to be moving the team in its desired direction.

All of the moves that Peters has made led CBSSports.com to name the Commanders a winner during free agency. The article first cites the players the Commanders brought in on the third day of free agency, noting how busy the team was by signing four players.

The Commanders aren't just winners because of those signings, but also because CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones has reported that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk could sign a one-year deal with Washington after he's released by the San Francisco 49ers. Aiyuk has some work to do to earn back his reputation, but he played with quarterback Jayden Daniels during their time together at Arizona State. This potential match makes too much sense.

Aiyuk's 2023 campaign was pretty magical. He caught 75 passes for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns as the 49ers made it to Super Bowl LVIII. He had seven 100-yard games, and averaged 3.1 yards per route run, which was the third-best rate in the NFL.

The Commanders have lost several players who have re-signed with other teams, but they've brought in around nine new faces so far. There will definitely be more signings in the coming days and months, and they'll add more players in the draft in April, but Adam Peters is on a mission, and right now, he's winning.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders named a free agency winner