Washington Commanders Depth Chart 2025-26 - CBS Sports

Offensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Quarterback	M. Mariota Commanders' Marcus Mariota: Considered day-to-day Hand: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas Marcus Mariota Commanders' Marcus Mariota: Considered day-to-day Hand: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas	J. JohnsonJosh Johnson	J. Daniels Elbow: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Jayden Daniels Elbow: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia
Running Back	C. Rodriguez Jr. Commanders' Chris Rodriguez: Pads stats in garbage time Chris Rodriguez Jr. Commanders' Chris Rodriguez: Pads stats in garbage time	J. Croskey-Merritt Commanders' Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Keeps backfield split Jacory Croskey-Merritt Commanders' Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Keeps backfield split	J. McNichols Commanders' Jeremy McNichols: Logs three touches in Week 16 loss Jeremy McNichols Commanders' Jeremy McNichols: Logs three touches in Week 16 loss C. Edmonds Coach's Decision: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Chase Edmonds Coach's Decision: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia A. Ekeler Achilles: IR. Injured Reserve Austin Ekeler Achilles: IR. Injured Reserve
Wide Receiver	T. McLaurin Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Limited to four targets Terry McLaurin Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Limited to four targets	D. Samuel Commanders' Deebo Samuel: Another three catches Deebo Samuel Commanders' Deebo Samuel: Another three catches	T. Burks Commanders' Treylon Burks: Leads team in targets in Week 16 loss Treylon Burks Commanders' Treylon Burks: Leads team in targets in Week 16 loss J. Lane Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Unlikely to play Christmas Day Ankle: Doubtful for Week 17 vs. Dallas Jaylin Lane Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Unlikely to play Christmas Day Ankle: Doubtful for Week 17 vs. Dallas C. MooreChris Moore L. McCaffrey Collarbone: IR. Injured Reserve Luke McCaffrey Collarbone: IR. Injured Reserve N. Brown Ribs: IR. Injured Reserve Noah Brown Ribs: IR. Injured Reserve
Tight End	J. BatesJohn Bates	B. Sinnott Commanders' Ben Sinnott: Muted output again Ben Sinnott Commanders' Ben Sinnott: Muted output again	C. Yankoff Ankle: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Colson Yankoff Ankle: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia L. CagerLawrence Cager Z. Ertz Knee - ACL: IR. Injured Reserve Zach Ertz Knee - ACL: IR. Injured Reserve T. Jackson Undisclosed: IR. Injured Reserve Tyree Jackson Undisclosed: IR. Injured Reserve
Left Tackle	L. Tunsil Oblique: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Laremy Tunsil Oblique: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia	B. Coleman Shin: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas Brandon Coleman Shin: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas	G. Fant Coach's Decision: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia George Fant Coach's Decision: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia L. Niang Knee - ACL: IR. Injured Reserve Lucas Niang Knee - ACL: IR. Injured Reserve
Left Guard	C. PaulChris Paul	N. AllegrettiNick Allegretti	B. Coleman Shin: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas Brandon Coleman Shin: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas
Center	T. BiadaszTyler Biadasz	—	—
Right Guard	S. Cosmi Commanders' Sam Cosmi: Confirmed to have concussion Concussion: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas Samuel Cosmi Commanders' Sam Cosmi: Confirmed to have concussion Concussion: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas	A. WylieAndrew Wylie	N. AllegrettiNick Allegretti
Right Tackle	J. Conerly Jr.Josh Conerly Jr.	T. ScottTrent Scott	—

Defensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Left Defensive End	J. HolmesJalyn Holmes	D. Armstrong Knee: IR. Injured Reserve Dorance Armstrong Knee: IR. Injured Reserve	J. Jean-Baptiste Pectoral: IR. Injured Reserve Javontae Jean-Baptiste Pectoral: IR. Injured Reserve
Right Defensive End	P. SmithPreston Smith	D. JacksonDrake Jackson	D. Wise Jr. Quadriceps: IR. Injured Reserve Deatrich Wise Jr. Quadriceps: IR. Injured Reserve
Left Defensive Tackle	D. PayneDaron Payne	E. Goldman Concussion: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Eddie Goldman Concussion: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia	S. DaySheldon Day
Right Defensive Tackle	J. KinlawJavon Kinlaw	J. Newton Head: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas Johnny Newton Head: Questionable for Week 17 vs. Dallas	—
Strongside Linebacker	V. MillerVon Miller	J. MartinJake Martin	A. KahoAle Kaho
Middle Linebacker	B. WagnerBobby Wagner	K. MedranoKain Medrano	—
Weakside Linebacker	F. LuvuFrankie Luvu	J. MageeJordan Magee	N. BelloreNick Bellore
Right Cornerback	M. SainristilMike Sainristil	J. JonesJonathan Jones	M. Lattimore Knee - ACL: IR. Injured Reserve Marshon Lattimore Knee - ACL: IR. Injured Reserve
Left Cornerback	A. HamiltonAntonio Hamilton	T. Amos Lower Leg: IR. Injured Reserve Trey Amos Lower Leg: IR. Injured Reserve	—
Slot Cornerback	N. IgbinogheneNoah Igbinoghene	—	—
Strong Safety	J. ReavesJeremy Reaves	P. ButlerPercy Butler	—
Free Safety	W. HarrisWill Harris	Q. MartinQuan Martin	T. OwensTyler Owens

Special Teams Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Punter	T. WayTress Way	—	—
Kicker	J. MoodyJake Moody	—	—
Long Snapper	T. OttTyler Ott	—	—
Holder	T. WayTress Way	—	—
Punt Returner	J. Lane Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Unlikely to play Christmas Day Ankle: Doubtful for Week 17 vs. Dallas Jaylin Lane Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Unlikely to play Christmas Day Ankle: Doubtful for Week 17 vs. Dallas	M. SainristilMike Sainristil	L. McCaffrey Collarbone: IR. Injured Reserve Luke McCaffrey Collarbone: IR. Injured Reserve
Kick Returner	C. Edmonds Coach's Decision: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Chase Edmonds Coach's Decision: Inactive for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia	J. Lane Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Unlikely to play Christmas Day Ankle: Doubtful for Week 17 vs. Dallas Jaylin Lane Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Unlikely to play Christmas Day Ankle: Doubtful for Week 17 vs. Dallas	D. Samuel Commanders' Deebo Samuel: Another three catches Deebo Samuel Commanders' Deebo Samuel: Another three catches L. McCaffrey Collarbone: IR. Injured Reserve Luke McCaffrey Collarbone: IR. Injured Reserve