"Adam Peters has a significant amount on his plate during the 2026 offseason. It's going to be a tenure-defining few months for the Washington Commanders general manager, who has some critical decisions ahead to get this franchise trending on the correct path once again. This season hasn't gone as anyone expected. Reaching the phenomenal heights of 2024 was always going to be difficult, but few envisaged such a steep drop-off in performance. It's become a brutal reality check, and Peters must react accordingly."
"This is a tough one. Everywhere there's some intriguing depth (running back, the edge, the interior defensive front), they've got tons of pending free agents and/or injuries that cloud things. We'll go with [Daron] Payne because he'll be entering a contract year at 29 and his play has seemingly dropped off. Javon Kinlaw is under contract through 2027, 2024 second-round pick Jer'Zhan Newton has a lot of potential, and midseason pickup Sheldon Day has been a pleasant surprise."
Adam Peters faces a pivotal 2026 offseason with multiple roster and contract choices required to reverse a steep decline from 2024. The team must adopt a sustainable building model and consolidate rather than chase short-term gains. Defensive tackle Daron Payne emerges as a potential trade candidate due to age, an upcoming contract year, a perceived drop in play, and a recent one-game suspension. Internal options include Javon Kinlaw, 2024 second-round pick Jer'Zhan Newton, and midseason pickup Sheldon Day, while injuries and numerous pending free agents complicate depth across key positions.
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