Adam Peters is gearing up for a critical offseason. The Washington Commanders are in desperate need of another roster overhaul, with getting younger and more dynamic high on their list of priorities. This bears even more significance on the defensive side, which was once again lackluster beyond comprehension in 2025.
Much of the fans' focus is on potential incomings. Free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft are fast approaching. However, Peters also faces some difficult conundrums with some of his current players who remain under contract.
One of those is Daron Payne. The defensive tackle has one more year on his $90 million contract, and he may want to get paid ahead of time.