Adam Peters went about his business effectively this offseason. There was a slight pivot from his early thought process, which stemmed from the Washington Commanders being in a position to contend much sooner than originally anticipated.
Peters was more aggressive, making two bombshell trades for Deebo Samuel Sr. and Laremy Tunsil. He re-signed a lot of players who gave so much to the cause last season. Aside from splashing the cash on Javon Kinlaw, most free agents came in on one-year deals.
That became a recipe for success last time around. Peters is hoping for the same again, although having one of the league's oldest rosters could be risky business unless everyone gets a clear run of luck on the health front.
The Commanders will be one of the hunted next season. It's been a long time since they could say that, so ensuring the new signings get up to speed and immersed in the team's culture shift is only going to help their cause.
Some players will thrive. Others will fall by the wayside. That's all part of the business, but Peters is confident he's found the right formula to bring long-term prosperity to Washington.
That won't be good news for everybody. With this in mind, here are five Commanders players who could be one-and-done with the team in 2025.
Commanders players who could be one-and-done with the team
Eddie Goldman - Commanders DL
The Washington Commanders released Jonathan Allen as a goodwill gesture before the legal tampering window opened. They did right by the defensive tackle, giving him a head start on finding a new home before eventually signing for the Minnesota Vikings.
Adam Peters had a replacement lined up. The Commanders might have overpaid for Javon Kinlaw, but the player is highly determined to repay the faith shown by those in power. The general manager also knows him well from their time together with the San Francisco 49ers, so fans should trust his judgment.
Eddie Goldman's arrival went almost unnoticed in comparison. The interior force penned a one-year deal with the Commanders after coming out of retirement with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024. His production was solid if not spectacular, but it'll be interesting to see if he can force his way into Washington's plans.
Goldman should be fresher than most players his age, considering he's missed three of the last five seasons by his choice. Even so, it's difficult to envisage a scenario where his time in Washington is anything more than a short-term arrangement.