The shift in Adam Peters’ roster-building strategy during his second offseason as Washington Commanders general manager was based on one basic reality.
Jayden Daniels had exceeded expectations in 2024. Peters seemed determined to take advantage of his elite quarterback while he was still playing under his rookie contract.
Daniels could be tied to that deal for another three seasons, but the club will no doubt work on an extension long before that point. It will be very expensive, and Washington’s salary cap flexibility will diminish.
The one silver lining in the disappointing 2025 campaign is that despite missing on his biggest free agent signing, Peters did not hamstring himself moving forward.