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. McLaurin Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Headed for more volume in 2026? Terry McLaurin Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Headed for more volume in 2026?	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
Tight End	Z. Ertz Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp Zach Ertz Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp	B. SinnottBen Sinnott	J. BatesJohn Bates C. Yankoff Commanders' Colson Yankoff: Increased work in second season Colson Yankoff Commanders' Colson Yankoff: Increased work in second season 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 Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp Tyler Biadasz Knee: 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. WylieAndrew Wylie	N. AllegrettiNick Allegretti J. Good-JonesJulian Good-Jones T. McKayTimothy McKay
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	D. Armstrong Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp Dorance Armstrong Knee: Questionable for start of Training Camp	J. HolmesJalyn Holmes	J. Jean-Baptiste Pectoral: Questionable for start of Training Camp Javontae Jean-Baptiste Pectoral: Questionable for start of Training Camp D. JohnsonDJ Johnson
Right Defensive End	D. Wise Jr. Quadriceps: Questionable for start of Training Camp Deatrich Wise Jr. Quadriceps: Questionable for start of Training Camp	P. SmithPreston Smith	D. JacksonDrake Jackson
Left Defensive Tackle	D. Payne Commanders' Daron Payne: Steady production in 2025 Daron Payne Commanders' Daron Payne: Steady production in 2025	E. Goldman Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp Eddie Goldman Concussion: Questionable for start of Training Camp	S. DaySheldon Day S. TuttleShy Tuttle
Right Defensive Tackle	J. Kinlaw Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Sets new career high in tackles Javon Kinlaw Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Sets new career high in tackles	J. Newton Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Steady production in Year 2 Johnny Newton Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Steady production in Year 2	R. BarberRicky Barber
Strongside Linebacker	V. MillerVon Miller	J. MartinJake Martin	A. KahoAle Kaho T. MaguranyangaT.J. Maguranyanga
Middle Linebacker	B. WagnerBobby Wagner	K. MedranoKain Medrano	—
Weakside Linebacker	F. LuvuFrankie Luvu	J. Magee Commanders' Jordan Magee: Increased production in Year 2 Jordan Magee Commanders' Jordan Magee: Increased production in Year 2	N. BelloreNick Bellore
Right Cornerback	M. Lattimore Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp Marshon Lattimore Knee - ACL: Questionable for start of Training Camp	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. Jones Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Strong production in 2025 Jonathan Jones Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Strong production in 2025 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. Way Commanders' Tress Way: Signs extension with Washington Tress Way Commanders' Tress Way: Signs extension with Washington	—	—
Kicker	J. MoodyJake Moody	—	—
Long Snapper	T. OttTyler Ott	—	—
Holder	T. Way Commanders' Tress Way: Signs extension with Washington Tress Way Commanders' Tress Way: Signs extension with Washington	—	—
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