Commanders Defense Gets a Fresh Start | Washington Commanders News

0:00On September 5th, alright, let's talk about the Washington commanders and where they stand heading into the upcoming season. Despite some recent rankings placing them near the bottom of the NFC, there are actually some bright spots on the defensive side of the ball that are... Worth noting, the team has a new defensive coordinator, Durante Jones, who brings experience from working with Brian Flores, and the defense definitely needed a fresh perspective after struggling for consistency. Looking at the defensive line, while last season wasn't stellar, there's reason for optimism. Darren Payne is entering a contract year, so you know he'll be playing with extra motivation. Plus, Ricky Pierce all showed out in training camp, and Tim's settle is expected to be a solid addition to the middle of the line. The edge-russia position has seen a significant overhaul. Four of the five guys competing for those spots weren't even on the team last year. This is a big deal, because last season, the pass rush fell apart when Doran's arm strong went down.

1:00With new additions in Javante Jean-Baptiste stepping up, the pressure on opposing quarterbacks could be much more formidable this time around. The linebacker core is also getting a speed boost. They brought in free agent Leo Chanel, drafted sunny styles, and Frankie Luvru is back. These three are expected to rotate heavily, and with Jordan McGee and K. Madrano entering their second and third seasons respectively, this group should be quicker and more dynamic. Now the secondary is a bit of a head scratcher. They kept an extra safety, which led to some surprising decisions at cornerback, including letting go of a starter. However, they did bring in some better in help and resigned Fabian Maraud. With Trey Amos starting the season on injured reserve, they've added depth to the practice squad to shore things up. Washington Commanders News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with the story.