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Commanders Overhaul Front Seven to Bolster Run Defense

The team has bulked up its line with massive signings to shore up gaps exposed by last season’s league-worst ground game.

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders looks on during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. 
Dan Quinn reveals the status of Marshon Lattimore for Week 10.

Overview

  • Washington added tackles Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman along with end Deatrich Wise Jr. to inject size and versatility into its defensive front.
  • Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. will employ more traditional three-linebacker looks to fill second-level gaps with bigger personnel.
  • Deatrich Wise Jr. is expected to set the edge on outside runs and funnel ball carriers toward the interior linemen.
  • Linebacker Jordan Magee is returning from knee and hamstring injuries to reinforce the revamped front seven.
  • Coach Dan Quinn has increased joint practice time for the front seven to build cohesion before the start of training camp.