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CBS Sports

Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons

8. Washington Commanders

General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn microwaved their initial roster with veterans such as Bobby Wagner, Dorance Armstrong, Austin Ekeler and others, but the team is transitioning.

The defensive front was a point of emphasis as the team brought in Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, Leo Chenal, first-round pick Sonny Styles, fifth-round pick Joshua Josephs and others.

Cornerback Amik Robertson and safety Nick Cross were good additions to the secondary. Third-round wide receiver Antonio Williams and tight end Chig Okonkwo should be immediate impact performers in the pass game.

Sports Illustrated

These NFL Rookies Hit the Jackpot by Landing in Perfect Situations

Sonny Styles, LB, Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders haven’t re-signed future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner this offseason. They essentially replaced him by drafting Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall. If Styles is about to play the Wagner role in a Dan Quinn-coached defense, then he should be the overwhelming favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Commanders.com

Commanders 2026 opponent breakdown | Seattle Seahawks

Key questions

• What does the run game look like without Kenneth Walker? The Seahawks’ run game wasn’t a top 10 group in 2025, but it did help keep the offense moving, particularly in the second half of the season and the playoffs. They rushed for at least 100 yards in eight of their last nine regular season games and 391 total yards in the postseason. Most of their playoff success came from Walker, who rushed for 313 yards in three games, including 135 in the Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. The performance earned him a Super Bowl MVP, and it quickly became clear that Walker was moving on in the offseason. The Seahawks appear poised to give more responsibility to Charbonnet, who led the team in rushing touchdowns, but they also want to keep a committee approach with the additions of Pierce and Wilson. Defensive teams tend to run the ball more, and that was the case with the Seahawks, who ranked fourth in total rushing attempts. However, they clearly want to get more explosive on the ground and believe the trio of Charbonnet, Pierce and Wilson can achieve that.
• Can the defense remain elite? The Seahawks had one of the most suffocating defenses in the league last year under head coach Mike Macdonald. Though some areas were better than others, they were solid at every level and allowed the fewest points per game in the NFL. Nick Emmanwori was a game-changer at safety, and veterans like Demarcus Lawrence and Williams helped invigorate the team’s pass-rush. There...