"Adam Peters was more aggressive than ever this offseason. The Washington Commanders were way ahead of schedule with an opportunity in front of them, and the general manager reacted accordingly with a flurry of bombshell trades that were expected to propel this sleeping giant back to the NFL's top table for good. Peters was correct to swing for the fences. The Commanders made the NFC Championship game last season, and they had a franchise quarterback on a rookie deal."
"Much has changed since then. Washington is 3-4 this season with two prime-time games before the trade deadline. The Commanders' roster is in shambles because of injuries, and their defense is spiraling. Giving up more draft picks when they're deficient in many areas wouldn't make sense. And the players they might be willing to part with may not generate interest elsewhere."
Adam Peters aggressively reshaped the roster this offseason with multiple high-profile trades intended to accelerate the Washington Commanders' rise after a deep playoff run and a rookie-contract franchise quarterback. The trade-heavy approach addressed a weak free-agent market by banking on acquiring top-tier talent via trades. The team is 3-4 amid a spate of injuries, and starting quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss Week 8 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The injury-depleted roster, declining defensive play, and lack of expendable, marketable players make further significant trades before the deadline unlikely. Limited trade leverage and high cost of draft capital further discourage aggressive midseason moves.
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