Commanders Draft: Turning Tides in NFC East

0:00On March 31st, the 2026 NFL draft hits the stage this Thursday, April 23rd, right here in Pittsburgh for the very first time. It's a big moment for the city, and all eyes are on the Washington commanders as they gear up with fresh leadership. Entering their third season under owner Josh Harris, GM Adam Peters, and head coach Dan Quinn, the commanders are hungry to rebound from that rough, 5 and 12 finish last year. They want to channel the magic from their first year together when they pushed all the way to the NSC championship game. Fans are buzzing with cautious hope after Peters made smart moves and free agency to shore up the roster. The team's culture feels tighter, and folks in DC are dreaming of playoffs again after years in the wilderness. Now, with six total picks to play with, Peters has room to build around young talent and address key spots like the lines and secondary. Meanwhile, new era just dropped a fresh line of commanders draft hats in burgundy, gold, white and black, perfect for ripping the hype.

1:01As the draft unfolds over the next few days, expect the commanders to make waves and set the tone for a turnaround season that could shake up the NFC. East. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.