Adam Peters has pursued aggressive roster moves this offseason, executing bold trades to improve the Commanders' immediate prospects while sacrificing draft capital. The team remains in win-now mode and Peters is willing to make further changes if results fall short. Moe Moton recommended targeting 26-year-old edge rusher Kwity Paye, noting Paye's back-to-back seasons with at least eight sacks and improved run defense. The Indianapolis Colts could consider trading Paye ahead of his next free agency, and Washington has the cap flexibility to acquire and potentially extend him, addressing a need for a three-down defensive end.
Peters is a ruthless roster builder. He's made several cutthroat decisions this offseason as the Commanders look to get over the hump. The front-office leader has had the Midas touch so far. Fans are hoping his newfound aggressiveness can reap similar rewards this time around. If things don't go according to plan, Peters won't hesitate to make further changes. The Commanders don't have much spare draft capital after trading for Marshon Lattimore, Deebo Samuel Sr., and Laremy Tunsil, but Washington is in win-now mode.
Washington needs a young defensive end who can line up on all three downs to rush the pocket and stop the run. [Kwity] Paye isn't a marquee player, but he's consistent and still has room for growth. The 26-year-old has logged at least eight sacks in back-to-back seasons and 10 tackles for loss in two of his four campaigns. Indianapolis may not be willing to give Paye a new contract before he tests free agency next offseason.
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