Commanders' $96M edge criticized by NFL analyst after lackluster Week 1 debut
This was not the kind of debut the Commanders were hoping to see.
The Washington Commanders suffered a 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 1 debut, raising concerns among analysts regarding their high-profile free-agent signing, Odafe Oweh. According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Oweh's performance did not meet the expectations of a No. 1 edge rusher, despite his reported $96 million contract.
While Oweh managed to obtain a sack, it was not particularly impressive and he struggled to generate pressure consistently against the Eagles' offensive line. Ranked 8th in pressure rate among 96 players with at least 20 pass-rush snaps in Week 1, Popper argues that Oweh's performance was underwhelming, particularly for a player earning such a substantial amount of money.
With an important Week 2 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys looming, the Commanders will be hoping that Oweh can regain his form and prove his worth as a top-tier defensive player.
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