Commanders' Trey Amos is a 2026 breakout candidate
Washington Commanders cornerback Trey Amos is being projected as a potential breakout player for the 2026 NFL season. Despite a challenging rookie year cut short by injury, Amos showed promising signs in coverage and is expected to take on a larger role. With defensive improvements and a new secondary coach, his performance could significantly elevate this season.
- ▪Trey Amos was named to Pro Football Focus' 2026 All-Breakout team despite a 55.8 overall PFF grade in his rookie season.
- ▪Amos posted a 51.43% lockdown rate and broke up 17.6% of targets, with at least a 68.5 coverage grade in five of 10 games.
- ▪A broken fibula ended Amos' rookie season in Week 10, but he is expected to start opposite Mike Sainristil in 2026.
- ▪Washington's defensive overhaul and new coordinator Daronte Jones are expected to boost Amos' development.
- ▪The Commanders added Amik Robertson and Ahkello Witherspoon, but Amos is projected to be the starting outside cornerback.
- ▪Amos recorded 32 tackles, six passes defensed, and one stuff in his rookie season.
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