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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. Today, we're highlighting the linebackers.
**Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville Jaguars**
The Jaguars will likely try to keep him, but Lloyd is a quality tackler with three seasons of at least 100 stops in the last four years. He's also made progress in coverage with five interceptions last season, which helped him earn a Pro Bowl and Second Team All-Pro selection. Pro Football Focus gave him best the pass coverage grade of his career (81.1), and he allowed a career-low passer rating of 69.2.
**Leo Chenal, Kansas City Chiefs**
Chenal is not great at anything but is a solid player at almost everything on the field. He's been a consistent starter on the Chiefs' defense for the last three seasons and has put up decent numbers with 218 total tackles, six pass breakups, seven sacks and an interception. He also checks the versatility box, as the Chiefs moved him up and down the line of scrimmage.