Washington Commanders 2026 Free Agency Rumors Tracker: Interest in Evans, Linderbaum, and several RBs
Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) react before the game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | Barry Reeger-Imagn ImagesThe salary cap has officially been set at $301.2 million for the 2026 season. The NFL's legal tampering period starts tomorrow at 12 pm. The new league year starts on Wednesday, March 11th at 4pm. Contracts reported for free agents with expiring contracts during this two day window won't be official until the new league year starts. Washington is still trying to sign a few of their pending free agents before they hit the market. They have already signed new contracts with six players, and released two for salary cap and performance.
The Commanders are expected to be active in free agency as they look to improve on last season's disappointing 5-12 season. They have new offensive and defensive coordinators in David Blough and Daronte Jones respectively, and will be focused on building around franchise QB Jayden Daniels along with rebuilding the defense. Deebo Samuel is one of the biggest names on this pending free agent list, and a lot of people think he'll enter free agency a year after Washington traded a 5th-round pick for him. Washington also has several old veterans that aren't expected to return for another year.
Several trades and cuts have already been made, and rumors have been flying since last week's Combine. What moves will Washington make before free agency officially begins?
Commanders News and Rumors:Should he not re-sign with the Ravens, there is a belief among teams that the #Commanders will heavily pursue C Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, per multiple sources.
- Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 8, 2026
Washington recently released their starting center Tyler Biadasz. pic.twitter.com/8fIOwJORvs
"The 49ers, Chargers, Commanders and Giants reportedly have expressed an interest in signing Evans."
- Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) March 8, 2026
(via @NFLSTROUD) https://t.co/bIXGzCN0y0
The Commanders:
- Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) March 8, 2026
- Are among the teams in the mix for" Alec Pierce
- Are closely watching" Romeo Doubs' market
- Could emerge as a sleeper" for Mike Evans
- Will be considered by Kenneth Walker III
- Have been linked to Rico Dowdle
(Per @JFowlerESPN) https://t.co/7KOlod81eq
The #Commanders are bringing back former first-round WR Treylon Burks, who impressed in limited time last season, source said.
- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2026
The former Titans pick gets a 1-year deal worth a max of $4M. pic.twitter.com/CU7INCwYrY
The Commanders are re-signing kicker Jake Moody to a one-year deal, per source. pic.twitter.com/WROBc8LvwU
- Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 6, 2026
They will be aggressive. They will spend big $$ if the player is the right fit. Free agency could/should look a lot different for the Commanders. Quinn anticipates difference makers in this class" https://t.co/wpjNRLmlSA
- John Keim (@john_keim) March 5, 2026
Commanders free agency guide. What I'm hearing and then some:
- Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 5, 2026
Internal - Who stays, who goes
External - Big ticket items to watch at WR, DE, CB, LB
Trey Hendrickson - tred lightly or YOLO?
Sleepers and blasts from the past pic.twitter.com/NWbJKe2s8d
One back. Another backup I can see returning is Jacob Martin. Was productive and would be in a backup role. They will pursue starting edges. https://t.co/gKvmhrUrBe
- John Keim (@john_keim) March 4, 2026
Some STRONG #Commanders nuggets from @MatthewBerryTMR
- Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) March 2, 2026
1. Lead back not on roster
2. Offense to resemble Ben Johnson's #Bears
3. WSH may go WR if top 3 edges are GONE
4. Deebo return unlikely, 2026 may be the last year of Scary Terry in DC pic.twitter.com/fohZLf57OC
Commanders re-signed:: Veteran WR Deebo Samuel is not expected to return to the Commanders, per @MatthewBerryTMR
- Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 2, 2026
The 49ers are rumored to be the favorites to land him. pic.twitter.com/tdmYGbokZ9
P Tress Way - re-signed for 1 year
G/T Andrew Wylie - signed two-year, $6.65 mill deal
OL Nick Allegretti - Signed new, two-year deal
DE Deatrich Wise Jr. - Re-signed for 1 year
DT Shy Tuttle - Re-signed for 1 year
DE Drake Jackson - Re-signed for 1 year
K Jake Moody - Not getting tendered; re-signed for 1 year
WR Treylon Burks - Re-signed for 1 year, up to $4 million
Commanders pending free agents 2026QB Marcus Mariota
QB Josh Johnson
QB Jeff Driskel
WR Deebo Samuel Sr
WR Noah Brown
WR Chris Moore
WR Robbie Chosen
TE Zach Ertz
RB Austin Ekeler
RB Jeremy McNichols
RB Chase Edmonds
T Trent Scott
T George Fant
T Lucas Niang
G Chris Paul
LB Bobby Wagner
CB Jonathan Jones
EDGE Jacob Martin
EDGE Preston Smith
OLB Von Miller
DT Eddie Goldman
CB Noah Igbinoghene
DT Sheldon Day
CB Antonio Hamilton
DE Jalyn Holmes
Restricted free agents
RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
TE Tyree Jackson
Commanders releasedC Tyler Biadasz - Signed three-year, $30 million deal with Chargers
CB Marshon Lattimore - Max of $18.5 million cap savings
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