Commanders Secure QB Depth with Kaliakmanis

0:00On April 26th, Washington Commanders wrapped up their 2026 NFL Draft with four picks in the final three rounds, but the last one at Pick. 223 stole the show. They grabbed quarterback Ethan Colliak-Mannis from Rutgers, adding real depth behind star starter Jaden Daniels. Last season Daniels got banged up four times, and when back up Marcus Mario to win down two, they had to turn to 39-year-old Journeyman Josh Johnson. He threw two touchdowns but coughed up three turnovers in those final games, nearly tanking their playoff hopes amid all the injuries. Fans and analysts see this as smart insurance, fixing a glaring hole from last year when practice squad guys and street free agents were their only options. No more scrambling in emergencies. Colliak-Mannis brings legit college flashes with over 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in his senior year. Now developing under their QB coach, he could grow into a solid number two someday, spelling Mario who signed a one-year deal.

1:02Preseason reps might be all he gets if Daniel stays healthy for that playoff push. Bottom line, the Commanders locked instability at the most critical spot, ready to roll without the panic next time trouble hits.