CB Trey Amos named “most promising building block” for ‘26 - Daily Slop
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Washington Commanders on SI When Jerome Ford was signed , the idea was that he would be one of the more versatile options on the roster, having accrued over 2,100 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns in his 57 career games. That was before the team drafted Kaytron Allen and signed undrafted free agent Robert Henry Jr. Now, Ford cannot just look competent. He has to make his role feel necessary. If the Commanders trust Ford in pass protection, see him as a steady early-down option, or believe he can help on special teams, he can make the roster. If he blends into the middle of the pack, this becomes one of the harder number games on the team. Bleacher Report Washington Commanders: CB Trey Amos The Washington Commanders have their young offensive centerpiece in quarterback Jayden Daniels , who was a rookie Pro Bowler in 2024. They’re still searching for defensive building blocks, and they just might have one in second-year corner Trey Amos. The second-round pick out of Mississippi had an up-and-down rookie campaign ( 104.6 opposing passer rating) before suffering a fractured fibula. However, Washington’s defense was bad overall, and, as Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker noted, Amos showcased a ton of upside. “He reflected his talent by earning at least a 68.5 coverage grade in five of his 10 contests, and his 51.43% lockdown rate was 26 th among all cornerbacks. Further, Amos broke up an eye-catching 17.6% of his targets.” This offseason, Washington made a sew of new additions to a defense that ranked 32nd overall last season. It will feature several new starters, but Amos should soon entrench himself as a star in the secondary. ESPN 7. Washington Commanders Sonny Styles , LB, Ohio State Styles’ closing speed was evident throughout the spring — as was his football acumen, according to teammates and coaches. He impressed with his preparation and knowledge and how he handled wearing the green dot on his helmet. “All he wants to talk about is football,” linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. said. “When you’re around a guy that’s genuine and authentic, then you’ve got something to work with. You combine that with size, speed, strength and brain and he loves ball? He’s got a lot going for him.” — John Keim Riggo’s Rag Nick Jhabvala of The Athletic thought Jacory Croskey-Merritt was still the frontrunner to start before training camp. However, the team insider also thought his usage would be split pretty significantly with free-agent signing Rachaad White. White, who was a former teammate of quarterback Jayden Daniels from their time together at Arizona State, has made a significant impact since joining the club on a one-year, $2 million deal this offseason. His explosiveness and pass-catching ability out of the backfield have caught the eye. If the same trend continues over training camp and into the preseason, he could be a focal point for Blough to depend upon. Croskey-Merritt will still have a big part to play. He took the Commanders by storm as a rookie last year. Nobody gave him much chance of staking a claim, but the No. 245 pick in the seventh round far exceeded expectations and became a real fan favorite along the way. He’s not satisfied, either. Croskey-Merritt worked hard to bulk up this offseason, which should help him become a well-rounded backfield threat. The Commanders have other options if they choose, but they expect the second-year pro to continue his rapid emergence. Commanders Wire Omenihu was asked what lessons he is bringing to Washington from his experience with the Chiefs. “Details,” Omenihu replied. “Details, because, I’ll be honest, this is probably the most talented D-line group I’ve ever been around. Literally. From top to bottom. Everywhere I was at, it [... truncated ...]