"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. It didn't work."
"It's clear that the Commanders changing Frankie Luvu's role made him uncomfortable. Luvu's influence was severely impacted. He was no longer being instinctive and explosive at the defensive second level. Although the linebacker is dynamic, he lacks the prototypical size to be a prolific pass-rushing force. And he got lost in the shuffle as Washington's defense capitulated."
""I got put in situations where guys were down and I had to play a role where I might be comfortable, I might not. At the end of the day, I'm here to play ball...for the most part I'm happy where I was at.""
The Washington Commanders underperformed in 2025, and Frankie Luvu notably failed to replicate his second-team All-Pro impact. Injuries to the defensive edge forced the team to alter plans and shift Luvu into more edge-rushing duties. The role change constrained his instincts and explosiveness at the second level and exposed limitations in size for consistent pass rushing. Luvu acknowledged discomfort with the edge role but remained willing to help the team. Coaching and personnel adjustments aimed at improving the pass rush did not achieve the desired results, and the defense struggled overall.
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