Behind Enemy Lines: Commanders' additions, departures, draft, comp picks and cap space

2024 was a rough year for the Dallas Cowboys. Not only did they relinquish control of the division back to the Philadelphia Eagles, but they also saw themselves surpassed by another team in the division. After rebuking overtures for two seasons, Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn found his perfect opportunity and relocated to Washington to steward the Commanders back to relevancy.

And he did that with expediency, as the Commanders not only became competitive, they won, and won a lot. They won all the way to the NFC Championship game, a feat the Cowboys haven't accomplished since the 1990s. So while the Eagles took the throne and became Super Bowl champions, Dallas will have to compete with two elite rosters in 2025. That's the task that faces the front office this offseason.

But Dallas' changes don't happen in a vacuum. The Commanders are also busy looking to improve, so it's vital to keep track of what transformations their roster has undergone through these first two weeks of free agency. It's a good time to review what the Eagles have done so far to maintain their status as the best team in the conference.

Commanders Key Additions

OT Laremy Tunsil
WR Deebo Samuel
WR Michael Gallup
DT Eddie Goldman
DE Javon Kinlaw
CB Jonathan Jones
Safety Will Harris
DT Deatrich Wise
LB Nate Herbig
Edge Jacob Martin

Commanders Key Departures

DE Dante Fowler, Jr. (Cowboys)
WR Dyami Brown (Jaguars)
Safety Jeremy Chinn (Raiders)
OT Cornelius Lucas (Browns)
CB Benjamin St. Juste (Chargers)
WR Olamide Zaccheaus (Bears)

Commanders Remaining 2025 Cap Space

$22.5 million per Over The Cap, as of 3.23.25

Commanders Key Retentions

LB Bobby Wagner
QB Marcus Mariota
TE Zach Ertz
OT Andrew Wylie

Current Commanders 2025 Draft Picks

As of 3.23.25:

First Round
- 1.29
Second Round
- 2.61
Third Round
- 3.79 (Dolphins)
Sixth Round
- 6.207
Seventh Round
- 7.238 (Broncos)
- 7.250 (Eagles)

Commanders 2026 Comp Pick Projections

6th-Round Pick for Dante Fowler

This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Commanders passed Cowboys in standings, use offseason to add pressure

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Behind Enemy Lines: Commanders' additions, departures, draft, comp picks and cap space

Commanders Key Additions

Commanders Key Departures

Commanders Remaining 2025 Cap Space

Commanders Key Retentions

Current Commanders 2025 Draft Picks

Commanders 2026 Comp Pick Projections

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