Commanders potentially releasing Allen and targeting WR in top three areas of need

Yesterday in the Hot Press, we discussed how Washington could make veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Allen a cap casualty this offseason. Commanders general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn started a massive roster revamping last offseason, and that revamp will continue this spring. In speaking with team sources, they feel positions that Washington will target for upgrades include edge rusher, offensive tackle, and wide receiver. The Commanders want to continue building up their protection for Jayden Daniels and providing him with more receiver weapons. They also want more long-term edge-rush talent for Quinn’s defense to go with tackles Daron Payne, and Johnny Newton. In a strong class of defensive line talent, picking at 29 could provide a good value at edge rusher with a player that might go in the top 20 in a less deep draft class. There should also be some solid options for tackle and receiver in that range of the first round. Washington also has cap space to attack these positions in free agency. The Commanders look poised to continue their roster upgrading this spring to help them be a heavyweight in the NFC again next season.