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A collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders
Stats to know
— Washington’s secondary finished the regular season ranked third with 189.5 passing yards allowed — their lowest average since 2004.
— Sainristil was the most utilized rookie cornerback in the NFL last season with 1,158 defensive snaps.
Questions to answer
— What’s next for Sainristil? The 2024 second-round pick was one of the mainstays on Washington’s defense, ranking fourth on the team in defensive snaps behind Bobby Wagner, Frankie Luvu and Jeremy Chinn. The original plan was to keep Sainristil in the slot, where he spent most of his time in college, but he began to play more on the outside with the team needing more depth at cornerback. It’s a credit to his versatility, but assuming the Commanders address the position in either free agency or the draft, the team must decide if he’s better suited to go back inside or remain a perimeter corner.
Free agency
Click HERE to see all the players the Commanders could pursue in free agency with their available cap space.
The Washington Commanders are boosting their special teams unit with the addition of a veteran coach.
The Commanders are hiring long-time special teams coordinator Brian Schneider as assistant special teams coordinator, a source tells NFL on CBS.
Most recently, Schneider was with the San Francisco 49ers and reunites with Washington head coach Dan Quinn—the two share a long history from their time with the Seattle Seahawks.
Schneider brings over 15 years of NFL coaching experience, with a proven track record of developing productive special teams units. He served as the special teams coordinator for the Seahawks from 2010 to 2020, helping the team reach back-to-back Super Bowls.
Now, he’ll bring his expertise to the Washington Commanders, teaming up with current special teams coordinator Larry Izzo.
Garrett requested a trade, and he’s the caliber of player who could change Washington’s defense. If he’s truly available, the team has a lot to consider.
A lot. One agent, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he did not want to publicly comment on a player he doesn’t represent, estimated an opening offer would start with two first-round picks. A bidding war could drive up the price.
Any team that acquired Garrett probably would want to give Garrett a contract extension. Spotrac, a contracts website, estimates Garrett’s market value at four years and $137 million. Brad Spielberger, the director of football administration for Grand Central Sports Management, estimated Garrett would get four years and $160 million to $170 million.
Landing Garrett, 29, is certain to require multiple high draft picks and...
