Washington Commanders Roster and Depth Chart

Quarterbacks

Carson Wentz enters his first season as the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback after being acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. He will be backed up by Taylor Heinicke, who started 15 games for the Commanders last year, and rookie Sam Howell.

Running Backs

Antonio Gibson is the Commanders' lead running back, followed by J.D. McKissic and rookie Brian Robinson Jr. Gibson is a versatile back who can run between the tackles and catch passes out of the backfield, while McKissic is a pass-catching specialist and Robinson is a powerful runner who could be a future star.

Wide Receivers

Terry McLaurin is the Commanders' top wide receiver, having led the team in receiving yards and touchdowns the past two seasons. Curtis Samuel, Jahan Dotson, and Dyami Brown are also expected to contribute in the passing game, with Samuel being a versatile weapon who can line up in the slot or outside and Dotson and Brown being promising young receivers.

Tight Ends

Logan Thomas is the Commanders' starting tight end, having signed a three-year contract extension in the offseason. He is a reliable target in the passing game and can also block effectively in the running game. John Bates and Cole Turner are also expected to see significant playing time at tight end.

Offensive Line

The Commanders' offensive line is led by All-Pro left guard Brandon Scherff, who signed a three-year contract extension in the offseason. The rest of the offensive line is solid, with Cornelius Lucas at left tackle, Andrew Norwell at center, Trai Turner at right guard, and Sam Cosmi at right tackle.

Defensive Line

Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne are the Commanders' starting defensive tackles, with Allen being one of the best young defensive tackles in the NFL and Payne being a solid run-stuffer. The Commanders also have depth on the defensive line, with Phidarian Mathis, Tim Settle, and Casey Toohill all expected to contribute.

Linebackers

Cole Holcomb and Jamin Davis are the Commanders' starting linebackers, with Holcomb being a tackling machine and Davis being a versatile player who can play both inside and outside linebacker. The Commanders also have depth at linebacker, with Khaleke Hudson, David Mayo, and Milo Eifler all expected to contribute.

Cornerbacks

Kendall Fuller and William Jackson III are the Commanders' starting cornerbacks, with Fuller being a Pro Bowl selection in 2021 and Jackson being a solid cover corner. The Commanders also have depth at cornerback, with Benjamin St-Juste, Bobby McCain, and Rachad Wildgoose all expected to contribute.

Safeties

Landon Collins and Kam Curl are the Commanders' starting safeties, with Collins being a hard-hitting safety and Curl being a versatile player who can