"There was some surprise among the Washington Commanders' fan base when general manager Adam Peters held firm at the 2025 trade deadline. Speculation was rampant about potential outgoings with the team in free fall, but the front office leader didn't pull the trigger. This represented a clear sign that the Commanders were not ready to give up on the season. Adding to the squad via trade was not an option, but Peters felt there were options around that could salvage something from the campaign."
"Peters can't do anything about his decisions, neither during the offseason nor before the trade deadline. But he should have gotten what he could for whom he could as part of his long-term planning for the future. Washington is projected to have around $84 million in salary-cap space with 34 players under contract in 2026. This will likely exceed $100 million once the required sacrifices are confirmed."
Adam Peters held firm at the 2025 trade deadline, declining to move veterans despite fan surprise and reports of strong interest. The decision signaled a refusal to concede the season and a belief that internal options could salvage the campaign. Washington's Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions exposed severe defensive breakdowns under Joe Whitt Jr., with players appearing old, slow, unprepared and confidence-drained. Peters faces criticism for not converting veterans into draft capital, leaving the team with only six selections in the 2026 NFL Draft despite projected salary-cap space north of $84 million and potential excess above $100 million after roster adjustments.
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