If the Washington Commanders hope to gain ground on the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in their own division next season, they must start by simply finding a way to tackle Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley. Oddsmakers say they have the inside track to do just that, establishing the Commanders as the betting favorite to trade for six-time Pro Bowl performer and 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. After making a surprising run to the NFC Championship game, they currently have the best odds (+350) at DraftKings Sportsbook to acquire Garrett in aa trade with the Cleveland Browns.
The Eagles, who already feature an elite defensive line, are the second-favorites at +500. Third-most likely scenario according to the site is that the Browns hang onto Garrett.
This season, Washington’s defence has allowed 114 points, 668 yards on the ground, and an almost unthinkable 12 rushing touchdowns in three games versus Philadelphia. The Commanders’ feeble run defence, which placed 30th in the NFL, was their worst weakness during the season. Barkley accumulated 408 rushing yards and seven touchdowns across the three encounters. The Commanders gave up a championship game-high 55 points in their lopsided defeat in the NFC Championship Game.
In three games against Philly this season, Washington’s defense gave up 114 points, 668 yards on the ground and almost unfathomable 12 rushing touchdowns. The Commanders’ Achilles Heel all season was a porous run defense, which finished 30th in the NFL. In the three meetings, Barkley amassed 408 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. In their NFC Championship Game blowout loss, the Commanders surrendered a title game-record 55 points.
The team will have about $75 million under the cap going into this offseason. Additionally, they have the draft currency to make a trade, which probably calls for one or two first-round selections. Garrett, who has been named an All-Pro four times on some awful Browns teams, recorded 14 sacks this season, second only to Cincinnati Bengals lineman Trey Hendrickson. Frankie Luvu and Dante Fowler were the only two players with more than five for the Commanders.
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