Commanders Defense Ready for Eagles | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, the Washington commanders are gearing up for their season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, and it looks like they're getting some key players back. They've been busy this offseason, especially on defense, bringing in new coordinator Durante Jones. A big move was signing 27-year-old Owe, who was a first-round pick and showed serious talent after a trade last October, racking up 7, and a half-sacks in 12 games for the chargers. Most of the projected defensive unit is expected to be ready for Sunday's game, while cornerback trade aim is on Injure Reserve, the rest of the team is looking good. Of course, they'll still be missing Star left tackle Larmy Tonsel, and defensive lineman Johnny Newton, both of whom are also on Injured Reserve with, significant injuries. The positive news is that players dealing with smaller, nagging injuries are making progress. This includes Owe, Shason, and Center Nick Allegretti. They're all trending in the right direction, which is a big boost heading into the start of the season.

1:02This means the commanders will have a strong core of their defense on the field, despite a couple of major absences on the offensive line, and defensive front. The team is focused on getting the season started on the right foot. Stay locked in with NFL News today, AI-powered updates.