The Washington Commanders are making strategic moves in the offseason, signing former New England Patriots defenders Jonathan Jones and Deatrich Wise Jr. to one-year contracts. Wise, a 30-year-old defensive lineman, is set to earn $5 million, while Jones, a 31-year-old cornerback, has a potential $6.5 million deal with incentives. Both players bring experience from New England, where Wise recorded 29 tackles and five sacks last season, and Jones contributed 58 tackles and six pass deflections.

These signings are critical for the Commanders as they seek to solidify their defense after losing Pro Bowler Jonathan Allen in free agency. Wise will join recent signings Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman on the defensive line, while Jones is expected to step into the starting nickel cornerback role, particularly significant with Benjamin St-Juste moving to the Los Angeles Chargers after starting 14 games last season.