Commanders' Linebacker Struggles: A Season-Defining Dilemma

The Washington Commanders defense is grappling with a significant decline in performance from key players, particularly cornerback Mike Sainristil, safety Quan Martin, and linebacker Frankie Luvu. Despite high expectations following strong 2021 seasons, these players have underperformed in 2025. Frankie Luvu, once a standout with eight sacks and second-team All-Pro honors, has managed only two sacks this season and struggled with tackling. As Luvu enters the final year of his contract, the Commanders face a dilemma, needing him to rebound and avoid replacing multiple linebackers in the upcoming offseason. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global lo...