"Adam Peters' gamble on aging veterans blew up in his face last season. But fortunately for the Washington Commanders, the general manager retained the team's future financial flexibility. The Commanders are in a healthy financial position entering the offseason. Peters received another boost with the larger-than-expected salary-cap hike, and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network is among those around the league who are expecting fireworks from Washington when the legal tampering window opens."
"Much will depend on the money involved, but it's a definite possibility after the 2022 seventh-round pick made such impressive strides in the final year of his rookie contract. That would be immensely positive for the team's continuity. However, general manager Adam Peters has some questions about depth. Most of the rotational veterans are free agents. And even though Nick Allegretti's versatility is useful, he is now a very expensive backup option."
Adam Peters' gamble on aging veterans failed last season, but the Washington Commanders preserved future financial flexibility. The team enters the offseason in a healthy financial position after a larger-than-expected salary-cap hike and now projects about $74.55 million in available funds, fifth-highest in the league. The front office can likely increase that number further through cuts and restructures. The roster needs youth, immediate-impact players who are sound long-term investments, a significant defensive overhaul, and more offensive weapons for quarterback Jayden Daniels. Potential moves, including cutting expensive backups like Nick Allegretti, could push available cap space north of $125 million.
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