Commanders Sign Oweh for $100M, Boosting Pass Rush

0:00On March 28th, Washington commanders just dropped serious cash on edge-rusher Odafe Owe, handing him a four-year deal worth a hundred million. Dollars was 68 million guaranteed. They needed a game-changer on defense, and this former Penn State first-round pick is supposed to light a fire under their pass rush. An NFL analyst gave the signing an a-grade, saying Owe doesn't need to be elite to justify the bag. He just has to play above average, rack-up consistent pressure on quarterbacks, and maybe hit double-digit sacks if things click right. Fans and experts see this as a smart move, especially with Owe at 27 and in his prime. Last season, after a mid-year trade to the Los Angeles Chargers, he only saw about half the snaps, so expect Washington to unleash him more. The commanders didn't stop there. They added Kalavansche son and Charles Omanihu in free agency, and Doran's armed strong juniors should contribute once. He bounces back from knee surgery.

1:00They might even grab another rusher in the 2026 draft. With General Manager Adam Peters flexing that salary cap space, Owe steps up as the top dog now, and if he delivers, this defense could finally turn. The corner, and make some real noise.