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Commanders urged to sign Pro Bowl edge rusher

The Washington Commanders are thin on legitimate pass-rushing quality, and one analyst has a solution.
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Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders need to add another pass rusher to the mix.

Bleacher Report analyst Moe Moton believes that the Commanders should look to sign veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney to add experience to their line.

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Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7)
Nov 24, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) reacts after a sack in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

"Last season, Dante Fowler Jr. led Washington in sacks with 10.5. In free agency, he signed with his former team, the Cowboys," Moton wrote. "The Commanders have tried to shore up the defensive end position, signing Deatrich Wise and Jacob Martin. They can continue to stockpile veterans to bolster their pass-rushing committee."

Clowney was released this off-season after a year with the Carolina Panthers. While not in his prime anymore Moton believes that Clowney can be an effective addition to the team.

"At 32, Clowney can be productive in a rotational role. Last year, he recorded 46 tackles, nine for loss, 5.5 sacks and22 pressures while on the field for 64 percent of the defensive snaps."

Clowney could be an interesting addition on the defensive line or across from linebacker Frankie Luvu in certain defensive packages. 

The Commanders still have time to address their biggest need at edge. It won’t be a long-term solution, but adding him would certainly be a start for a team that is ready to win now.

In the meantime, the Commanders will roll with the team they have as they go into OTA's, which kick off tomorrow at the team's practice facility.

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Darius Hayes is a writer and contributor for 2 On SI sites, where he covers multiple teams as well as the Atlanta Braves. His work reflects his passion for sports, especially as a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan. Hayes grew up in Trenton, N.J., and now resides in Atlanta, Ga. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and his Master’s in Communications from Georgia State University. In addition to journalism, Hayes serves in the Georgia Army National Guard. He can be followed on Twitter @dariushayes55.

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