The Washington Commanders might be seeing a lot of Benjamin St-Juste in the 2026 season.
A new story Sunday, on Section 215, which covers Philadelphia Sports News for all of the major sports teams in that area, says that "ex-Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste could be an intriguing option for Philadelphia." The story, written by Jovan Alford, argued that the Eagles will need a corner in free agency or the draft. So, if they want a corner with starting NFL experience, it might be "time to cross enemy lines."
St-Juste, you recall, was drafted by Washington 74th overall (3rd round) in the 2021 NFL Draft. With his length and speed St Juste was a promising prospect. In the 2023 season, which was a horrible one for the Commanders' defense, St Juste was up and down. In press coverage, there were times he gave up big plays and was caught holding defenders as they beat him at the line of scrimmage. Yet, St-Juste also knocked down 17 passes and forced two fumbles in 2023. So the Dan Quinn staff could certainly help him increase his consistency, right?
But it didn't happen in 2024 for St-Juste. He did have career highs, being involved in 71 tackles (56 solo, 15 assisted), but that wasn't often a positive, and the holding penalties and being beaten on some big plays by the opposition led to the Quinn coaching staff letting St-Juste leave in free agency, leading to his signing with the Los Angeles Chargers.
With the Chargers in 2025, St-Juste was a starter only two games, yet appeared in 16 games, playing 37% of defensive and 72% of special teams snaps. St-Juste was not only known for his holding penalties and pass interference penalties, but also his missed tackles in key situations. For instance Alford reported that St-Juste had 19 missed tackles in his four seasons with the Commanders. Yet, didn't record a single missed tackle last season with the Chargers.
Benjamin St.-Juste with a third down PBU. Uptick in snaps with Cam Hart out.
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) September 23, 2025
Only four yards allowed on four targets through 47 coverage snaps this year. Shocker that Clinkscale and Minter are right again, I know... pic.twitter.com/BfCdIa9OEm
Alford also reasons that with the starting personnel the Eagles already possess on their defense, "with his size and physicality on the outside, it would be an intriguing addition to the secondary."
Yes, his price tag/value will be very low for free-agent corners, which makes him a corner of interest for several teams seeking a veteran corner with experience. Who knows, the Commanders might have to face off against St-Juste twice next season.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Could former 3rd-round pick sign with Eagles?