The Commanders added four defensive linemen during the initial free agency period. Jake Martin, Eddie Goldman, Deatrich Wise, and Javon Kinlaw were all brought in to help shift the identity of the Washington Commanders’ defensive front. The Commanders hope to eliminate the consistent setting of soft edges and the absence of a true disruptive presence among its interior defensive line. Furthermore, in their search to find an edge rush presence following the loss of Dante Fowler Jr., who produced 10.5 sacks in 2024, they acquired OLB/Edge Jake Martin from the Chicago Bears, who already has a solid pass rush toolbox but may be maximized in the Commanders’ defensive scheme.
Film Session: Breaking down what the Commanders new defensive linemen add to the unit
