Very few Washington Commanders players met expectations during the 2025 season. One of the most glaring disappointments was Frankie Luvu, who didn't come close to reaching the second-team All-Pro heights attained during his first season with the franchise.
There were mitigating circumstances attached. Luvu freely admitted it, and fans have known for some time.
When the Commanders suffered some critical injuries on the defensive edge, their plans changed. Concerns about their lack of pass-rushing quality were realized. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn scrambled for answers. One solution they implemented centered on using Luvu more on the edge.