The Washington Commanders turned heads across the NFL in 2024, shattering expectations and setting themselves up for what could be a transformative offseason.
As free agency looms in March and the draft approaches at Lambeau Field in April, Washington isn’t just looking to build through traditional channels – they might be eyeing something much bigger.
ESPN analyst Marcus Spears dropped a bombshell, suggesting the Commanders are likely to pursue Cleveland Browns’ All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett, who has requested a trade.
Landing Garrett would give Washington one of the NFL’s most feared defenders and potentially shift the power balance in the NFC, particularly against their division rival and now defending Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles.
“I think they are going to try to make a play for Myles Garrett, which I think can shift a lot in this division,” Marcus Spears said, via Get Up.
.@mspears96 believes the Commanders are the biggest threat in the NFC to the Eagles next season ? pic.twitter.com/XMqQN8szfB
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) February 11, 2025
The Commanders’ remarkable 12-5 season, powered by their revamped coaching staff and Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels, caught many by surprise.
They didn’t just grab a wild card spot – they stormed their way to the NFC Championship Game, their first appearance in 30 years.
While few outside their locker room saw this success coming, adding someone like Garrett could push them even further.
The thought of pairing him with Daniels could have Washington fans dreaming of a Super Bowl run in their young quarterback’s second season.
Even as he approaches 30 and heads into his ninth NFL season, Garrett remains one of the league’s most disruptive forces.
His presence alone changes how offenses operate – he overwhelms offensive linemen and wreaks havoc in the backfield before plays can develop.
For Washington, acquiring a game-changing talent like Garrett could be the final piece needed to establish themselves as a consistent NFC powerhouse.
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