
#91 DE · Washington Commanders
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'5"
Weight
280 lbs
Age
31
Draft
2017, Rd 4, #131
Experience
9 yrs
DE Rank
#85 / 161
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 128 | 34.0 | 318 | 19 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 2 | 0.0 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 15 | 5.0 | 29 | 4 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 16 |
Total Value
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$75K
AAV
$1.4M/yr
The Commanders secured veteran depth at a bargain price, landing Deatrich Wise on what amounts to a minimum salary deal that earns a D+ CVI — though in this case, the modest grade reflects the player's limited production ceiling rather than poor value. At $1.4M AAV, Washington is paying depth piece money for exactly what Wise provides: a rotational pass rusher who can spell starters without breaking the bank. The 31-year-old defensive end is clearly in the twilight phase of his career, but his veteran presence and situational pass-rushing ability still have utility in the right role. The contract structure is essentially risk-free for Washington, with minimal guaranteed money allowing them to cut ties without financial penalty if Wise doesn't make the roster or struggles in camp. This is textbook roster management — adding experienced depth at rock-bottom prices while maintaining maximum flexibility, even if the on-field impact figures to be modest.
Deatrich Wise grades as a rotational player among NFL defensive ends — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackles for loss at 0.25 (below the NFL average of 0.30), ranking as below average for the position. With 128 career games, there is a large sample size backing this grade.
Deatrich Wise Jr. earns a B- sentiment grade as Washington fans and media view him as a solid but unremarkable depth piece in the Commanders' defensive line rotation. The veteran edge rusher's recent re-signing was met with cautious approval, with most outlets framing it as a sensible continuity move that keeps an experienced presence in the room without breaking the bank. However, Wise's quad injury that ended his 2025 season has become the dominant storyline, with analysts questioning whether his durability issues will limit his effectiveness moving forward. Fan reaction has been measured, acknowledging his veteran leadership and rotational value while expressing concern about relying on a player with mounting injury concerns. The consensus seems to be that Wise represents a low-risk, low-reward signing—perfectly adequate depth if healthy, but his recent injury history prevents any real excitement about his potential impact. Washington's media has generally praised the front office for being proactive in retaining familiar pieces, though most coverage emphasizes this as a "safe" move rather than a difference-maker.
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Deatrich Wise is a veteran in his 9th NFL season listed at DE for the Washington Commanders. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Deatrich Wise: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
Every grade refreshes on its own cadence as new data lands. Performance recalculates when NFL game stats post; Sentiment updates with new media coverage and fan discussion; Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change; Fan Verdict reflects live community voting on this profile. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) the Contract Value Index grade is computed against.
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| 4.5 |
| 54 |
| 2 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 7.5 | 59 | 3.5 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 16 | 3.0 | 41 | 5 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 16 | 2.5 | 49 | 0 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 14 | 2.0 | 26 | 2 |
| 2018 | ![]() | 16 | 4.5 | 30 | 1 |
| 2017 | ![]() | 16 | 5.0 | 26 | 1 |
Updated Mar 20, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D+
2025
(50% weight)
D+
2024
(30% weight)
D-
2023
(20% weight)