The Washington Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 in the final week of the NFL season, ending a disappointing 2025 campaign for Washington.

The Commanders missed the playoffs in 2025. We already know their 2026 opponents and we’ll take an early look at the slate.

The Washington Commanders end the 2025 season with only five wins. At 5-12, they pick No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Washington Commanders have the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the GM hinted at a possible trade.

A dispiriting season for the team and its franchise quarterback may bring significant changes: “You don’t want to have locker room clean out this early.”

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. Credit: AP/Yuki Iwamura

After securing the seventh-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Week 18, GM Adam Peters reveals the Commanders' biggest need.

Trent Williams earned his 12th Pro Bowl selection this week, a reminder of the 2020 trade that still looms over the franchise despite Laremy Tunsil's arrival.

In total, Washington signed 11 players to reserve/futures contracts:

Commanders star Jayden Daniels made a clear label about his draft class after the successes of his colleagues Drake Maye and Caleb Williams.