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Don't look now, but the new league year is just around the corner, which means that NFL teams will have their first opportunity to improve their roster with the start of free agency.
The Washington Commanders, who finished the 2025 season with a 5-12 record, have plenty of work to do between now and training camp. They have the most important position locked up with Jayden Daniels returning for his third season, but there will be an extensive rebuild for the defense and retooling at positions like wide receiver and running back, which have just four total players under contract for 2026. The Commanders will have some of the most projected available cap space this year, and a significant portion of that will be dedicated to getting the team back into the playoff discussion.
So, Commanders.com will spend the next week breaking down the outlook for several positions ahead of free agency beginning on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET. We'll start by taking a look at both running back and receiver -- positions the Commanders will likely address in the coming weeks.
Running back
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
White's role in Tampa Bay's offense changed once Bucky Irving joined the backfield, but White has always been a versatile piece who presents a threat as a runner and pass catcher. He has 4,106 scrimmage yards over the last four seasons combined with 25 touchdowns and an 89% catch rate in that span.
Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks
This year's Super Bowl MVP hit 1,000 yards for the second time in his career, but the 2022 second-round pick was at his best in the postseason. He averaged 4.8 yards per attempt in the playoffs with four touchdowns, three of which came in the 41-6 blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers. He was the Seahawks' workhorse throughout their Super Bowl run, leading the playoffs with 313 rushing yards on 65 carries.
Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars
Etienne has been an explosive weapon for the Jaguars since he arrived in the NFL. He ranked 10th in yards after contact last year and the 11th-most breakaway yards. He was also tied with Rhamondre Stevenson, Zach Charbonnet and Chase Brown for the 14th-most missed tackles forced among running backs.