Commanders urged to make free agency 'splash' after Deebo Samuel trade

The Washington Commanders traded for Deebo Samuel, but they can still make some big moves in free agency.

Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) before the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Washington Commanders started their offseason with a bang, but they may not be finished.

NFL.com contributor Jeffri Chadiha believes that the Commanders can still make some big-time moves with free agency starting next week.

Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) before the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Commanders can be aggressive

"The Commanders have a young star quarterback on a rookie a deal and nearly $65 million in cap space. It'd be hard to find a personnel evaluator in the league who wouldn't be jealous of that combination. Peters was extremely active last offseason, when he added several established veterans to a team that held the second overall pick in the draft," Chadiha writes.

The main place that the Commanders need help is on the defensive line, where the team has a number of players testing free agency. They can find upgrades on the trade market or in free agency, but either way, help is coming.

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