Commanders Roster Is Aging Quickly

The Sports Junkies delve into the Washington Commanders' roster age, addressing concerns that they remain the oldest team in the NFL despite offseason moves to add youth. Hosts John Paul Flame, Jason Bishop, and Eric Bickle analyze data from Ian Harditz of PFF, which shows the Commanders' average roster age has dropped from around 28 to approximately 26.79, making them still the oldest team but significantly younger than last season. The discussion centers on whether age is a legitimate concern, especially on defense, where the average age is dead last in the league. However, the hosts emphasize that the younger players added—like Odafa Owe, Nick Cross, and Leo Chanel—are in their mid-20s and expected to play key roles. They argue that the older players skewing the data are primarily special teams contributors like Tress Way (36) and Tyler Ott (34), whose impact is minimal in overall team performance. While acknowledging Jaden Jackson’s injury history and Terry McLaurin’s age-related decline as potential red flags, the consensus is that the team is on the right track and age is not a top-tier concern. The hosts also debunk a correlation between youth and success, noting that the youngest teams (Dolphins, Titans, Browns) underperformed, while older teams like the Chiefs and Rams had mixed results.