The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny on Nick Cross

PodcastWon’t You Be My Nabers: X-Factors for Every NFC teamJune 10, 2026

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Kilvon Chase on 27, Nick Cross 25, Leo Chanel like 26.

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Cross, age 25, is part of the Commanders' youth infusion on defense, brought in as part of their defensive overhaul.

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Cross was added to the Commanders' 2026 defense and is expected to provide the experience and flexibility needed to handle the Falcons' heavy-personn...

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Nick CrossNeutralRole

Signed to Commanders' revamped defense under Daronte Jones

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Nick CrossNegativeBust

Proven starter with glaring coverage issues; bust risk despite new deal.

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Commanders safety Nick Cross received a sizable free-agent contract and is expected to be a potential starter under new defensive coordinator Jones.

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Josh DownsNegativeInjury

Josh Downs has suffered injuries during Kimes's recent training camp visits

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Denzel BostonPositiveBreakout

Denzel Boston is an OROY dark horse who looks like an NFL-caliber X receiver

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