"The Washington Commanders have a long offseason ahead of them after Adam Peters' roster construction mistakes and a sea of injuries led to a massively disappointing 5-12 campaign in 2025. There will be no shortage of holes to fill as the team aims to return to playoff relevance next time around. With $76.04 million in projected salary-cap space, the Commanders have considerable room to improve. But they also have to be careful how they spend all their money, because going the win-now route too fast is what doomed them in the first place."
"With quarterback Jayden Daniels on his rookie contract for at least two (almost certainly three) more years, the window must be maximized. But the Commanders can't go chasing big names, especially ones in the twilight of their careers. Peters must zero in on post-rookie deal free agents entering the market for the first time. Players who are experienced enough to be proven commodities but also young enough to still have several productive years ahead of them. And he must find them in a multitude of positions."
The Washington Commanders finished 5-12 in 2025 after roster construction mistakes and numerous injuries. The team holds $76.04 million in projected salary-cap space, creating significant opportunity to improve while requiring cautious spending to avoid a premature win-now push. General manager Adam Peters faces a make-or-break offseason and must avoid repeating prior errors. The roster needs younger, proven players entering their first post-rookie deals across multiple positions. Priority needs include wide receiver, tight end, defensive end, linebacker, and safety. The Commanders also possess the No. 7 overall draft pick to help reshape the roster.
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