The Washington Commanders are a franchise looking to rebound from an injury-riddled 2025 season in which their roster depth was put to the test. General Manager Adam Peters, fresh off his third restocking of the burgundy-and-gold shelves, is hopeful for a massive improvement over last year's five-win campaign, which led the franchise to move on from both coordinators.Washington made it a focus to get younger and faster on both sides of the ball, and they did just that through free agency and the NFL Draft. This year's biggest additions are Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, edge rushers Odafe Oweh from the Chargers, and K'Lavon Chaisson from the Patriots, along with TE Chigoziem Okonkwo from the Titans and safety Nick Cross from the Colts.This season's roster has its battles already set for the dog days of summer, when players start emerging from the pack. Look for some of the fiercest competition to come along the defensive line and within the linebacker corps as they learn what first-year defensive coordinator Daronte Jones expects out of them. Washington also has questions about how the receivers stack up behind Terry McLaurin and which running backs will ultimately survive the final cut to 53.Below you'll find our first roster prediction of the year.If I had to pick one position set that appears thin, I'd say the depth in the cornerback room is a bit concerning. While there are plenty of players currently signed, not many jump off the page at you beyond Mike Sainristil, Trey Amos, Amik Robertson, or Ahkello Witherspoon. Perhaps as camp progresses, a player worthy of making room for a fifth corner will emerge. Until then, that's shaping up to be a four-man room.This first roster projection offers more insight into Commanders GM Adam Peters' roster construction than it does any single player's chance to stand out at OTAs or camp. Washington has more athleticism, competition, and scheme flexibility than it had a year ago, but that also means the final cut to 53 will be more difficult. This year's roster is full of players on the bubble, as well as several open-position battles (expect the most competition at safety, receiver, defensive line, running back, and linebacker). Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we take a look at all other things Washington Commanders as we gear up for the 2026-27 NFL Season.Sign up for our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook and X for the latest news.