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Washington Commanders 2026 Free Agency Rumors Tracker: What Happens In The Final Hours Of Legal Tampering?

Dec 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) makes a catch defended by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Johnathan Edwards (35) in the fourth quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The NFL’s legal tampering period started on Monday at noon, and continues through today at 4 p.m. ET when the new league year starts. The deals that have been agreed to during this negotiating window can’t be finalized until then, along with any trades that didn’t involve the Ravens. The Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with four pending free agents from other teams, along with signing ten of their own players who were set to hit free agency. All four players have been on defense, but the Commanders were linked to several high-priced offensive players like WRs Alec Pierce and Romeo Doubs, and C Tyler Linderbaum who received a massive payday from the free-spending Raiders.

The new league year starts today at 4 p.m. ET. Washington currently has the most available cap space in the NFL($79.88 million), but only 61 players under contract to fill a 90-man roster. They will need to continue signing players at various salary/skill levels, along with their six draft picks for April’s draft. How many players does Washington need to sign today to make the first wave of free agency a success?

Free agents signed

CB Amik Robertson – Agreed to 2-year, $16 million deal with $9.3 million guaranteed

DE Odafe Oweh – Agreed to 4-year, $100 million deal

DT Tim Settle – Agreed to 3-year, $24 million deal

LB Leo Chenal – Agreed to 3-year, $24.75 million deal

OLB K’Lavon Chaisson – Agreed to 1-year, $12 million deal

Commanders re-signed:

P Tress Way – Re-signed for 1 year

G/T Andrew Wylie – Signed two-year, $6.65 mill deal

OL Nick Allegretti – Signed new, two-year deal

DE Deatrich Wise Jr. – Re-signed for 1 year

DT Shy Tuttle – Re-signed for 1 year

DE Drake Jackson – Re-signed for 1 year

K Jake Moody – Not getting tendered; re-signed for 1 year

WR Treylon Burks – Re-signed for 1 year, up to $4 million

LT Laremy Tunsil – Signed 2-year, $60.2 million extension

QB Marcus Mariota – Re-signed for 1-year, $7 million; worth up to $11 million

Commanders Pending Free Agents

QB Josh Johnson

QB Jeff Driskel

WR Deebo Samuel Sr

WR Noah Brown

WR Chris Moore

WR Robbie Chosen

TE Zach Ertz

RB Austin Ekeler

RB Jeremy McNichols

RB Chase Edmonds

T Trent Scott

T George Fant

T Lucas Niang

G Chris Paul

LB Bobby Wagner

CB Jonathan Jones

EDGE Jacob Martin

EDGE Preston Smith

OLB Von Miller

DT Eddie Goldman

CB Noah Igbinoghene

DT Sheldon Day

CB Antonio Hamilton

DE Jalyn Holmes

Restricted free agents

RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.

TE Tyree Jackson

Commanders Released

C Tyler Biadasz – Signed three-year, $30 million deal with Chargers

CB Marshon Lattimore – Max of $18.5 million cap savings

Commanders News and Rumors:

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Another pass rusher added on 1-year deal https://t.co/RZUQXwiWKb
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) March 11, 2026

Had been told adding another edge remained on the table. The three spots I heard today: WR, Lb and edge. Got one. Maybe another coming https://t.co/ojJUBA9SnZ
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 10, 2026

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Chiefs LB Leo Chenal agrees to 3-year deal https://t.co/UoPoy596ma
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) March 10, 2026

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Tim Settle returns to the DMV https://t.co/2dqRQ8ktvT
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) March 9, 2026

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Odafe Oweh agrees to 4-year, $100 million deal https://t.co/KYVQ8HiexB
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) March 9, 2026

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Marcus Mariota signs another 1-year deal https://t.co/ABLMPsB4wh
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) March 9, 2026

The big one that got away from Washington was WR Alec Pierce, but the Colts re-signed. Do believe he would have been here but…he never came free so he's not. As for Jaelen Phillips, @AdamSchefter reported Wash and the Eagles were outbid by Carolina.
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 9, 2026

RB Tyler Allgeier agrees to a 2-year deal with the Cardinals. For $12.25M and max of $16.25M, per source.

Washington was not in the mix, I'm told.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 9, 2026

The Commanders are signing veteran CB Amik Robertson to a two-year, $16 million with $9.3 million guaranteed, per sources. @marlonmoore1 and @TR_RES of @AthEliteAgency negotiated the deal. pic.twitter.com/Onl7bzgpA3
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026

Entering FA, sense was Chig Okonkwo was higher on Washington's list than Likely. Was told they wouldn't overspend at the position. Not sure yet what constitutes overspending yet. Okonkwo would provide a move TE that they could use. https://t.co/gZWBPMG4H6
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 9, 2026

Colts' deal with Alec Pierce has actually been done and agreed to for a few days.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) March 9, 2026

The Commanders made an aggressive push for Alec Pierce before he ultimately decided to stay with the Colts, per sources. New England also was in it. pic.twitter.com/343RYcq5fU
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 9, 2026

The Commanders:

– “Are among the teams in the mix for” Alec Pierce
– “Are closely watching” Romeo Doubs’ market
– “Could emerge as a sleeper” for Mike Evans
– Will be considered by Kenneth Walker III
– Have been linked to Rico Dowdle

(Per @JFowlerESPN) https://t.co/7KOlod81eq
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) March 8, 2026

Person of interest. https://t.co/cjyc4Nbmwx
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 8, 2026

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