The Washington Commanders knew they would be busy during free agency. Indeed, they made nearly three dozen transactions in the past two weeks — hoping to fortify a roster that fell one game shy of the Super Bowl and must contend with the champion Philadelphia Eagles twice per year.
One-year deals: Of the 29 players Washington signed or traded for since free agency began on March 12, 24 are signed only for this season. As one league source said, they’re not tied to bad contracts for an extended period.
It worked last season with veterans such as linebacker Bobby Wagner and Zach Ertz, both of whom started every game.