"Some critical decisions are upcoming. Peters has some franchise-defining choices to make, and he must hit on almost every one. While some are starting to look like foregone conclusions, others are firmly hanging in the balance entering their Week 18 trip to the Philadelphia Eagles. And for one firmly established franchise cornerstone, the final regular-season engagement of 2025 is starting to look like a silent ultimatum."
"Commanders have a complex contract situation brewing with Daron Payne Head coach Dan Quinn revealed that defensive tackle Daron Payne should be healthy enough to feature this weekend after missing Washington's defeat to the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle is making encouraging progress, and he'll have plenty to fight for if the medical staff gives him the all-clear to participate."
"Both sides could decide to let things play out in 2026 and take it from there. Payne might opt for a contract holdout to secure an extension in advance. That would present Peters with a complex conundrum bearing significant ramifications. The Commanders could bow to Payne's demands and grant him additional financial security. If there is even the slightest doubt, then trading or releasin"
One regular-season game remains before the Washington Commanders begin an offseason reset. General manager Adam Peters faces franchise-defining personnel and contract choices that could shape the team's future. Defensive tackle Daron Payne is expected to be medically cleared and has shown encouraging progress, but his play has been inconsistent. Payne holds one year on a $90 million deal and could pursue a holdout or extension. The team must weigh granting additional financial security, trading, or releasing him, with each option carrying significant ramifications for roster construction and the club's direction.
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