Locked On Redskins

The Commanders are 3-8 entering the bye week, so it's time to look ahead. We reveal our complete 2026 Mock Offseason Blueprint to fix the roster.With over $81 million in projected cap space, we break down the aggressive free agency plan: targeting Brandon Aiyuk (whose guarantees were voided) to pair with Jayden Daniels, plus signing impact starters like Jamel Dean, Malcolm Koonce, and D.J. Reader.We also unveil a full 2026 Mock Draft, selecting Ohio State safety Caleb Downs in the first round as the defense's "skeleton key" and finding interior offensive line help in Round 3. Plus, we analyze which current Commanders (Bobby Wagner, Deebo Samuel) are eligible for contract extensions.BECOME A LOCKED ON COMMANDERS INSIDER: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncommandersHost David Harrison covers the Washington Commanders for WUSA9 and Sports Illustrated.Follow David on X: https://twitter.com/DHarrison82