Adam Peters hasn't addressed the edge-rushing options with the urgency fans demanded this offseason. The Washington Commanders are quietly confident they have enough across the depth chart, but it's easily the division's worst room unless someone unexpectedly takes off.
There is still time for Peters to bolster the unit if the right opportunities come along. He's giving those currently around a chance to stake their claims over the opening stages of training camp. If the front-office leader isn't entirely satisfied, that's when he'll examine alternative options.
One NFL analyst thought Peters should keep tabs on a highly-touted former top draft prospect whose career has been significantly derailed by injuries.
Reports suggest that David Ojabo could be on the chopping block unless significant improvements arrive this summer. The Baltimore Ravens' edge threat finally put a consistent run of games together last season, but he remains firmly on the fringes with the AFC championship hopeful until further notice.
Anthony Palacios from Last Word on Sports believes the Commanders would be a good landing spot for Ojabo if he's made surplus to requirements by Baltimore. This would be nothing more than a versatile rotational piece, but it's something to contemplate.
The Washington Commanders have rebuilt a culture that looks like they’re a team with a winning record for the next decade. However, just because Jayden Daniels is on fire, it doesn’t mean they should ignore improving the defense. They haven’t done much, but sign Deatrich Wise Jr., and while they’re bringing Bobby Wagner back, they could use someone like Ojabo to share the snaps with Dominique Hampton. He won’t make an impact on every snap, but it keeps the Commanders in the right scenery to upgrade even though they’re not looking to improve the defensive line anymore this offseason at least.Anthony Palacios
Ojabo was tabbed as a first-round lock before a torn Achilles in 2022. Knee and ankle complications also came up, restricting the player to five games over his first two campaigns. Turning out 13 times last season was a positive, but some of the dynamism and explosiveness that saw the pass-rusher take college football by storm have deserted him.
The Commanders will keep a close eye on developments. Good players won't make the grade elsewhere, so Peters is going to be vigilant and ready to strike. Asking Ojabo to solve the issue is a stretch, but there could be some untapped potential left.
Watch this space…
