Washington Commanders Depth Chart 2025-26 - CBS Sports

Offensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Quarterback	J. Daniels Elbow: Questionable for start of Training Camp Jayden Daniels Elbow: Questionable for start of Training Camp	M. Mariota Hand: Questionable for start of Training Camp Marcus Mariota Hand: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. JohnsonJosh Johnson J. DriskelJeff Driskel S. HartmanSam Hartman
Running Back	C. Rodriguez Jr.Chris Rodriguez Jr.	J. Croskey-MerrittJacory Croskey-Merritt	A. Ekeler Achilles: Questionable for start of Training Camp Austin Ekeler Achilles: Questionable for start of Training Camp J. McNicholsJeremy McNichols C. EdmondsChase Edmonds
Wide Receiver	T. McLaurinTerry McLaurin	D. SamuelDeebo Samuel	L. McCaffrey Collarbone: Questionable for start of Training Camp Luke McCaffrey Collarbone: Questionable for start of Training Camp N. Brown Ribs: Questionable for start of Training Camp Noah Brown Ribs: Questionable for start of Training Camp J. Lane Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Jaylin Lane Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp T. BurksTreylon Burks C. MooreChris Moore J. JonesJacoby Jones J. BrooksJa'Corey Brooks N. NashNick Nash
Tight End	Z. Ertz Commanders' Zach Ertz: Plans to play, targeting Week 1 Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp Zach Ertz Commanders' Zach Ertz: Plans to play, targeting Week 1 Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp	B. SinnottBen Sinnott	J. BatesJohn Bates C. YankoffColson Yankoff T. Jackson Undisclosed: Questionable for start of Training Camp Tyree Jackson Undisclosed: Questionable for start of Training Camp L. CagerLawrence Cager
Left Tackle	L. Tunsil Oblique: Questionable for start of Training Camp Laremy Tunsil Oblique: Questionable for start of Training Camp	B. ColemanBrandon Coleman	G. FantGeorge Fant L. Niang Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp Lucas Niang Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp
Left Guard	C. PaulChris Paul	—	—
Center	T. Biadasz Tyler Biadasz: Being let go by Commanders Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Tyler Biadasz Tyler Biadasz: Being let go by Commanders Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp	—	—
Right Guard	S. Cosmi Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp Samuel Cosmi Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp	A. Wylie Commanders' Andrew Wylie: Re-signs with Washington Andrew Wylie Commanders' Andrew Wylie: Re-signs with Washington	N. Allegretti Commanders' Nick Allegretti: Signing two-year extension Nick Allegretti Commanders' Nick Allegretti: Signing two-year extension J. Good-JonesJulian Good-Jones T. McKayTimothy McKay T. CooperTyler Cooper
Right Tackle	J. Conerly Jr.Josh Conerly Jr.	T. ScottTrent Scott	M. Aumavae-LauluMalaesala Aumavae-Laulu

Defensive Positions

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Left Defensive End	J. Newton Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Steady production in Year 2 Johnny Newton Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Steady production in Year 2	J. HolmesJalyn Holmes	S. DaySheldon Day
Nose Tackle	D. PayneDaron Payne	E. Goldman Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp Eddie Goldman Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp	S. Tuttle Commanders' Shy Tuttle: Back with Washington Shy Tuttle Commanders' Shy Tuttle: Back with Washington
Right Defensive End	J. KinlawJavon Kinlaw	R. BarberRicky Barber	—
Left Inside Linebacker	F. LuvuFrankie Luvu	J. MageeJordan Magee	K. MedranoKain Medrano
Right Inside Linebacker	B. WagnerBobby Wagner	N. BelloreNick Bellore	A. KahoAle Kaho
Strongside Linebacker	V. MillerVon Miller	P. SmithPreston Smith	D. Wise Jr. Commanders' Deatrich Wise: Inks new deal with Washington Deatrich Wise Jr. Commanders' Deatrich Wise: Inks new deal with Washington J. MartinJake Martin A. Carter IIAndre Carter II T. MaguranyangaT.J. Maguranyanga
Weakside Linebacker	D. Armstrong Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp Dorance Armstrong Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. Jean-Baptiste Pectoral: Questionable for start of Training Camp Javontae Jean-Baptiste Pectoral: Questionable for start of Training Camp	D. Jackson Commanders' Drake Jackson: Re-ups with Washington Drake Jackson Commanders' Drake Jackson: Re-ups with Washington D. JohnsonDJ Johnson
Right Cornerback	M. SainristilMike Sainristil	—	—
Left Cornerback	T. Amos Lower Leg: Questionable for start of Training Camp Trey Amos Lower Leg: Questionable for start of Training Camp	A. HamiltonAntonio Hamilton	J. JonesJonathan Jones T. Hawkins IIITre Hawkins III C. VigersCar'lin Vigers
Slot Cornerback	N. Igbinoghene Commanders' Noah Igbinoghene: Secures first career sack in 2025 Noah Igbinoghene Commanders' Noah Igbinoghene: Secures first career sack in 2025	D. RushDarius Rush	—
Strong Safety	J. ReavesJeremy Reaves	P. ButlerPercy Butler	—
Free Safety	W. Harris Commanders' Will Harris: Limited by injuries in 2025 Will Harris Commanders' Will Harris: Limited by injuries in 2025	Q. MartinQuan Martin	T. OwensTyler Owens R. McDanielRobert McDaniel

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 Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Jaylin Lane Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp	—	—
Kick Returner	L. McCaffrey Collarbone: Questionable for start of Training Camp Luke McCaffrey Collarbone: Questionable for start of Training Camp	D. SamuelDeebo Samuel	C. EdmondsChase Edmonds N. Igbinoghene Commanders' Noah Igbinoghene: Secures first career sack in 2025 Noah Igbinoghene Commanders' Noah Igbinoghene: Secures first career sack in 2025 C. MooreChris Moore J. Lane Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp Jaylin Lane Ankle: Questionable for start of Training Camp