The Washington Commanders are gearing up for another pivotal recruitment period. A recent report indicates that Adam Peters is eyeing a potential reunion to bolster their offensive line when the legal tampering window opens.
Peters is considering all options. The Commanders have 48 players under contract and plenty of salary-cap space to strengthen the ranks. And if their run to the NFC Championship game taught the general manager anything, it's the need for more in the trenches on both sides of the football.
These were two areas where they came unstuck against the Philadelphia Eagles. That won't go unnoticed by Peters, who is a shrewd personnel evaluator and knows how to build sustainable winners. Nothing should be off the table, including bringing back a familiar face with a previous connection to the franchise.
Coommanders expected to show interest in Morgan Moses when free agency hits
According to Dianna Russini from The Athletic, the Commanders are among those expected to pursue offensive tackle Morgan Moses when the legal tampering window begins. The former third-round pick spent the first seven years of his career in Washington before departing for the New York Jets. This move would likely involve a position switch for current right tackle Andrew Wylie, who didn't give up a sack in 2024 but remains vulnerable on an island.
Moses has been away from the team that drafted him for four years — two with the Jets and two with the Baltimore Ravens. He's an accomplished pass-protector and serviceable against the run. Much will depend on the money involved, but coming back should be an attractive proposition for the edge protector upon closer examination of the team's current trajectory.
Slotting Moses on the edge and Wylie onto the interior solves one major issue. Especially considering stud right guard Sam Cosmi is expected to miss most if not all of the 2025 campaign after tearing his ACL in Washington's divisional-round triumph over the Detroit Lions.
Having veteran experience to provide a short-term stopgap should ensure no momentum is lost. There are also murmurings about something different on the left-hand side, but that need might be less pressing depending on their assessment of Brandon Coleman's rookie exploits.
Washington is a completely different franchise from the one Moses left behind. Dan Snyder's dark cloud is gone, replaced by ambitious owners and the correct structure in place across the football operation. He's a little long in the tooth at 34 years old, but a one-year contract could be an option if the deal represents good value.
Moses played 723 snaps for the Jets in 2024, giving up two sacks, 16 total pressures, and eight penalties en route to a modest 63.3 grade from Pro Football Focus. The Richmond, Virginia native could be enticed by playing closer to home at this stage of his NFL journey. Potentially finishing where he started if everything goes well only sweetens the pot.
Whether it's Moses or someone else, the Commanders must find upgrades along the protection. Cosmi's absence raises the stakes for Peters, but Washington is in the best possible hands.
It'll be a fast-moving situation from noon Eastern Time onwards. Fans can barely contain their excitement.
