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NFL analyst: Commanders 'closed the gap' between Eagles after free agency

The Washington Commanders are chasing the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC hierarchy.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball against the Washington Commanders during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball against the Washington Commanders during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders will be chasing the Philadelphia Eagles all year long in hopes of being the NFC representative in the Super Bowl.

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes that the Commanders are getting closer to the Eagles after their initial moves in free agency.

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Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Commanders closing the gap

"[The Commanders] closed the gap. It's a very big gap and it's still a pretty significant gap ... I love the moves that the Commanders have made, and I love the trade for Laremy Tunsil," Orlovsky said.

Orlovsky also thinks that the Los Angeles Rams are still the biggest threat to the Eagles in the NFC and that Philadelphia is still superior on the offensive and defensive line despite losing the likes of Josh Sweat and Milton Williams.

However, the Commanders are closer to a title today than they were yesterday, and that's all that they can focus on for the time being.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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