Commanders Sign Oweh, Shake Edge Rusher Market

0:00On March 10th, the Washington commanders just landed Ed Rusher Odafe OA on a 4-year deal worth $100 million dollars, with $68 million guaranteed. This big signing fills a key gap after they lost Jalen Phillips to the Carolina Panthers, bringing explosive pass-rush talent to their defense. Meanwhile, the Ed Rusher market has heated up fast, with deals like OAs and Phillips resetting expectations league-wide. Top free agent Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in Sachs over two straight years, is now pushing for $30 million dollars a year after leaving the Cincinnati Bengals. Commander's fans are thrilled with the move, though some media voices see it as a gamble on OAs upside. For their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, it's a headache. They showed early interest in Hendrickson, but now look priced out by these massive contracts. Reports show a $10 million dollars per year gap between Hendrickson's demands and what teams are offering, despite his proven track record. His age and recent injuries are factors, but the bar is higher than ever.

1:02In the end, this could give Washington an edge in the division, as Dallas hunts for cheaper options or waits on the draft to rebuild their front.