The Washington Commanders are entering a pivotal offseason - one that feels less like a reset and more like a full-scale rebuild. After a season that spiraled far from playoff hopes and into disappointment, the franchise is already deep into reshaping its future. At the center of it all is general manager Adam Peters, who now faces the challenge of constructing a roster that can compete long-term, not just chase short-term success.
Peters took a calculated swing last year, opting to be aggressive in the wake of a near-Super Bowl appearance. That kind of boldness made sense at the time - the window looked open, and when you're that close, you push your chips in. But when the plan didn’t pan out, it left the Commanders staring at a roster full of question marks and a need for a more sustainable blueprint.
Now, Peters and new head coach Dan Quinn are tasked with building from the ground up. The team is bringing in two new coordinators, and no team in the league has more pending free agents than Washington.
That’s not just turnover - it’s a full-on transformation. And while the Commanders are flush with cap space, they only hold six draft picks heading into the offseason.
That’s not a lot of ammo for a team looking to reshape its identity.
So how do you add more draft capital? One way is to move back from the No. 7 overall pick - if the right offer comes along.
Another is to trade players who don’t fit the long-term vision. Whether it's veterans with big contracts, depth pieces with value, or players stuck in positional logjams, Washington has options to explore.
Let’s take a closer look at one name that could be on the move - and why the timing might be right.
Nick Allegretti - Offensive Line
In a season that didn’t offer many bright spots, the offensive line quietly became a source of stability for Washington. If Chris Paul re-signs before hitting free agency, the Commanders could return all five starters in 2026 - a rare luxury for a team undergoing such dramatic change.
But Nick Allegretti’s season didn’t follow that same upward trajectory. After signing with hopes of locking down the right guard spot, he was benched just two games into the year. Andrew Wylie stepped in and offered more consistency, and when Sam Cosmi returned from injury, Allegretti was left on the outside looking in.
Still, when starting center Tyler Biadasz went down, Allegretti got another shot - and he made the most of it. He brought veteran poise to a shuffled line, communicated well pre-snap, and held his own in both run and pass protection. He wasn’t flashy, but he was solid - the kind of plug-and-play depth teams crave late in the year.
That said, his contract carries a cap hit north of $7 million next season. That’s a steep price for a backup, especially for a team trying to build smart and efficiently. While the Commanders could simply cut ties and absorb the savings, there’s a better option on the table: trade him.
Allegretti’s versatility and experience - including a Super Bowl ring - make him an intriguing depth piece for a contender or a team looking to shore up its interior line. A late-round pick might not sound like much, but for a franchise trying to squeeze value from every corner of the roster, it’s worth exploring.
Bottom line: Allegretti’s time in Washington appears to be nearing its end. Whether he’s released or dealt, don’t be surprised if Peters looks to turn that expiring value into a draft pick and clear the books for a younger, cheaper option.
And this is just the start. With so much roster turnover looming, the Commanders may have more trade chips to play than most realize. The rebuild is underway - and don’t be shocked if it starts with a few unexpected moves.