This would be surprising.
The Washington Commanders got a high-value selection when cornerback Trey Amos fell into their laps at No. 61 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Although that will help enormously, one analyst believes it could make an improving defensive back expendable when push comes to shove.
Washington has five decent, starting-caliber cornerbacks heading into the season. Amos’ arrival provides another physical boundary option capable of carving out a role for himself immediately. That might not be good news for everyone, but it’s a small price to pay for progress.
Noah Igbinoghene faces fight for Commanders’ future after Trey Amos pick
Sterling Xie from Pro Football Network placed Noah Igbinoghene’s future firmly under the microscope. The analyst thought he could be on thin ice after the team decided to draft Amos. Given his emergence into a fan-favorite last season with some decent production from the slot, a potential trade if the price is right couldn’t be completely dismissed.
“Veteran cornerback Noah Igbinoghene could get squeezed out of a job. The former Dolphins first-rounder found his footing last year, playing more defensive snaps (774) than he did his first four seasons combined (593). He spent 71% of those snaps in the slot, allowing just 5.6 yards per target in that role. Because of how he performed, it’s no lock Igbinoghene is a goner. Still, it’ll be tough for him to beat out a pair of recent second-round picks, which could leave him as a decent trade asset for Washington. Given his pedigree and promising 2024 performance, Igbinoghene would be a sneaky trade target for teams needing help in the slot.”