Adam Peters and Lance Newmark talk about the Commanders Draft

TL;DR

Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters and assistant GM Lance Newmark held a press conference discussing the upcoming NFL draft. They emphasized their strategy for the No. 7 pick and the likelihood of not trading back.

Key points

Adam Peters and Lance Newmark held a pre-draft press conference
Commanders are likely to pick at No. 7 without trading back
Peters praised the new uniforms and helmets

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The NFL draft is a week from today. Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark are in Ashburn today answer questions about the next week’s big three-day event.

Pre-Draft Press Conference: GM Adam Peters and asst. GM Lance Newmark

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 16, 2026

Front office:

Adam Peters opens up the presser thanking the football solutions squad. Also credits some of the front office staff that stepped up after Tim Gribble left for Pittsburgh

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 16, 2026

New uniforms:

Adam Peters likes the new uniforms: "I just got the new helmet in our office, it looks way better." Says the uniforms are "where they belong"

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 16, 2026

Lying season:

Adam Peters on trying to figure out what's going to happen in front of Washington: "Nobody's telling the truth."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 16, 2026 Adam Peters and Lance Newmark are addressing the media right now. There's no clear sense on what will happen in front of them in the draft. "You hear something new every day," Peters said, but they're trusting their board on what to do at No. 7

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 16, 2026

Q&A

What did Adam Peters say about the Commanders' draft strategy?

Adam Peters indicated that the team is trusting their draft board for the No. 7 pick and suggested it's more likely they will not trade back.

What are the new uniform updates for the Washington Commanders?

Adam Peters expressed approval of the new uniforms, stating that the new helmet looks significantly better and that the uniforms are 'where they belong.'

How does Adam Peters describe the current draft environment?

Peters described the draft environment as 'lying season,' noting that teams are not being truthful about their intentions and that new information emerges daily.