The Washington Commanders didn't come close to meeting expectations in 2025. One can place much of the blame on the countless injuries to key personnel that held them back, but even in the summer, something didn't feel right about this squad.
General manager Adam Peters hit on his two trades, but gambling on free-agent veterans past their prime failed. The Commanders need a complete change in approach this offseason. Fans are demanding aggressive, bold moves to help them get back on the right path to prosperity.
Peters knows what should be done. Washington cannot be the NFL's oldest roster in 2026. They have to get younger, faster, and more dynamic. It'll be a difficult challenge, but the Commanders have plenty of financial resources to fill key holes with veterans boasting long-term upside.
Fans are cautiously optimistic. They remain confident in Peters, but the pressure has increased. His job security will change completely if he cannot find the correct reinforcements in the coming months. That's only going to raise his level of ruthlessness, so almost everyone should be on edge before another roster revamp.
With this in mind, here are 10 Commanders players who may not survive Peters' upcoming overhaul when it's all said and done.
Commanders players whose jobs may not survive Adam Peters' offseason overhaul
Nick Allegretti - Commanders OL
Chris Paul played well enough for a new financial commitment from the Washington Commanders. His pass protection from the left guard position was much improved. Although there is some work ahead to improve his run blocking, maintaining continuity on the offensive line is paramount amid widespread changes.
If Paul gets another deal in Washington, all five starting linemen will return. That stability is everything in the offensive trenches, which is only going to help quarterback Jayden Daniels bounce back. It's the Commanders' options behind the starting unit that raise concern.
Most veteran backups are free agents. Andrew Wylie might be re-signed if he doesn't get a better offer, but there is just no telling for sure. There is also a complex question to answer regarding Nick Allegretti.
Does it work for the Commanders to have a versatile understudy costing more than $7 million against the salary cap, or can they find better for cheaper with the savings attached to his early release?
The Commanders have enough spare salary-cap space to move forward with Allegretti's contract before moving on in 2027. They could just as easily make him surplus to requirements, depending on what bodies come into the building through free agency and the draft.