Commanders Strengthen Defense, Eagles Restructure Contracts

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The Washington commanders are bolstering their defense with a couple of key moves this

off season.

They signed a quarterback, Amique Robertson, to a deal after his best year yet with the

Detroit Lions, where he started 10 games, racked up 52, tackles, and had 12 pass breakups.

They also extended special teams stand out, Jeremy Reeves, through the 2027 season, right

before his wedding.

Robertson brings veteran experience with 35 starts over 86 games, and coaches praise

his energy and tenacity.

Reeves, now in his ninth year with the team, hit a career high with 91 tackles last season,

while starting eight games and playing in all.

17.

He started as an undrafted free agent with the Eagles back in 2018, before landing with

Washington.

Fans and analysts see these as solid steps, but questions linger about the secondary

and linebacker spots.

Robertson would have led the team in past breakups last year.

He had bigger gaps remain at Y receiver, where they missed out on top targets, and still.

Need a true number two, opposite Terry McLaren, linebacker Jordan Maggie faces pressure

after the team added Leo Chanol, and eyes draft picks like sunny styles.

Over in the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles rework contracts for tight-end Dallas goadard

on a one-year deal worth $7 million, mostly.

Guaranteed and kicker Jake Elliott for $5 million, fully guaranteed to free up cap space.

Leaguewide NFL owners will vote soon on a Las Vegas Raider Succession Plan, letting

partner Egon Durbin by a majority stake someday, valuing the team near $10 billion.

With free agency winding down and the draft approaching, teams like the commanders keep

plugging holes while eyes turn to Phoenix for more owner, meetings on refs and rules.