If there was one aspect of the Washington Commanders’ season last year that was less amazing than their turnaround, it was most likely their defensive line.
Washington was one of the worst teams at rushing the passer last season after trading their former starters at the 2023 deadline. While the Commanders are likely to draft a large number of prospects in the 2025 Draft to address this issue, one writer feels there is a simple solution.
Bleacher Report writer Brad Gagnon advised that the Commanders contact the Cleveland Browns and make a deal for Ogbo Okoronkwo, a quality edge rusher.”Adding another dedicated edge-rusher to help replace Fowler would be wise,” Gagnon writes. “Making a play for (Trey) Hendrickson would also be logical for the Commanders. They should also take a long look at Ogbo Okoronkwo of the Cleveland Browns this offseason. The Browns signed Okoronkwo to a three-year, $19 million contract during the 2023 offseason but have largely kept him in a rotational role since. He’s likely to stay in that role after Cleveland signed Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, and the Browns could view him as expendable.”
Okoronkwo has 17 sacks in six years with three clubs and might be the quality edge rusher Washington needs.
In today’s NFL, the Commanders are pursuing their division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, and their powerful offensive line.
The only way to cross that threshold is to eventually locate quality role players who can assist along the road.
Okoronkwo might undoubtedly help there.
