ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — After missing the playoffs despite having the third-ranked defense in the league, the Washington Commanders coaching staff had a good idea what was missing and what could be added in the NFL draft.
For all the sacks, tackles and quarterback hits, they forced just 18 turnovers — seventh fewest of any team. So, the Commanders used their first-round pick on the college leader in pick-6s, their second on another opportunistic defensive back and traded up in the fifth for a disruptive edge rusher.