When Dan Quinn was introduced as the head coach of the Washington Commanders in February, he discussed the roster. At the time, Quinn didn’t get into specifics, but he did mention the defensive tackle position as one of Washington’s strengths.
With Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, the Commanders have one of, if not the most, formidable duo in the NFL. Allen and Payne had a down season in 2023. Of course, so did Washington’s entire roster. A new coaching staff has revitalized Allen and Paynem, who could both be in store for a big reason.
In the 2024 NFL draft, the Commanders used the 36th overall pick on Illinois defensive tackle Johnny Newton. Most teams had Newton as a projected first-round pick, but foot injuries allowed him to fall to Washington.
ESPN’s Mike Clay recently ranked every NFL team’s interior defensive line in his 2024 projections. Where are the Commanders?
Dec 3, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox (56) reacts after tackling New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Morgan Fox, Otito Ogbonnia, Scott Matlock, Poona Ford, Justin Eboigbe
Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball to score a touchdown against Houston Texans defensive tackle Khalil Davis (94) during the fourth quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Kurt Hinish, Khalil Davis, Folorunso Fatukasi, Tim Settle, Mario Edwards Jr.
Dec 24, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Dante Stills (55) stretches on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Jones, Bilal Nichols, L.J. Collier, Dante Stills, Roy Lopez
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 18: Bryan Bresee #90 and Alontae Taylor #1 of the New Orleans Saints react during the first half of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Nathan Shepherd, Bryan Bresee, Khalen Saunders, Jack Heflin, Khristian Boyd
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) reacts…
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