"Coming off a 5-12 season, the franchise will have 30 unrestricted free agents -- 24 of whom are at least 30 years old -- so it's hard to imagine the roster will look the same next season."
"Washington general manager Adam Peters said at his season-ending news conference last month that he wants the team to get "younger and faster." That could be a guide to their decision-making when it comes to their own free agents. The Commanders have 52 players signed for 2026 -- only seven teams have fewer. They also have key players with one year left on their contracts who could be extended or released. Those moves would free up more room for a team that heads into the offseason with the fifth-most cap space available, according to Overthecap.com; and sixth according to Spotrac."
"Daron Payne | Defensive Tackle Payne has one year left on his contract and will cost $28 million against the salary cap for next season. That's the fourth-most cap space by a defensive tackle -- and a lot of room for a player with only one Pro Bowl (in 2022) and no All-Pro selections in his career. But the Commanders were pleased with how he played in 2025."
The Washington Commanders replaced much of their coaching staff this offseason and now face significant roster turnover. Coming off a 5-12 season, the franchise will have 30 unrestricted free agents, 24 of whom are at least 30 years old. General manager Adam Peters said he wants the team to get "younger and faster." The team has 52 players signed for 2026, one of the league's lowest totals, and enters the offseason with top-five cap space per Overthecap and top-six per Spotrac. Defensive tackle Daron Payne has one year remaining with a $28 million cap charge, and the team must decide whether to extend, release, or keep him for the final year.
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