Last-minute trade Commanders must make before Week 1 of 2026 NFL season

The Washington Commanders need to make a last-minute trade before Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season after Laremy Tunsil’s torn triceps forced surgery and jeopardized his return until late in the year. With Jayden Daniels’ blind side suddenly in question, Washington has seen some progress from Brandon Coleman after moving from left guard, but the risk remains and the team is set to open 2026 with two consecutive NFC East road games—at the Philadelphia Eagles and then the Dallas Cowboys, both at 4:25 p.m. ET. The proposal: Washington would receive OT Walker Little and Jacksonville’s 2027 seventh-round pick, while Jacksonville would get Washington’s 2027 sixth-round pick. Little has 14 starts in 2025 (12 at left tackle) and could force a true competition, while Coleman would move inside if Little wins. Jacksonville, meanwhile, has already extended Cole Van Lanen and used Little’s earlier role as insurance.