The Washington Commanders enter Week 9 of the NFL season with a 2-4-1 record. While that usually would indicate a seller’s position at the upcoming trade deadline, Washington sits just two games back of first place in a wide-open NFC…
ESPN analysts have urged the Washington Commanders to pursue a trade for Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Sitting at 2-4-1, the Commanders remain just two games back in the NFC East and could look to reinforce their backfield after placing Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols on injured reserve.
ESPN's Seth Walder identified Vidal as an ideal target to supplement Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler, pointing to Washington's poor rush yards over expected metric. Vidal has recorded 132 rushing yards and a touchdown on 29 carries in seven games during the 2026 season.
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