Nick Allegretti - Commanders OL
- Cap savings: $3.64 million
- Dead money: $3.53 million
It's been almost all doom and gloom for the Washington Commanders this season. But if there was one glimmer of light at the end of this extremely dark tunnel, it's the outlook of their offensive line.
If Chris Paul gets another contract from the Commanders this offseason, all five starting linemen will return. That is invaluable and will only help quarterback Jayden Daniels as he health issues.
Things didn't always look so rosy. The Commanders had to take drastic measures after just two games, benching the guard tandem of Brandon Coleman and Nick Allegretti after a torrid start. This had the desired effect, and all systems were go once Sam Cosmi returned from his torn ACL.
Allegretti hasn't seen the field much since. He's played four offensive snaps since his demotion, which is a damning indictment of how his reliability since joining in 2024 free agency is being perceived. And with a salary-cap hit of more than $7 million next season, a parting of the ways seems inevitable.
Peters must try to get something back. Teams are always looking for offensive line depth, but they will also know Washington will likely release him if no one is willing to jump the queue.
Either way, Allegretti's time in Washington looks done.
Ben Sinnott - Commanders TE
- Cap savings: $932,913
- Dead money: $1.03 million
If you don't think that trading Ben Sinnott is a viable option, then you haven't been paying close enough attention. Adam Peters won't care if he was a second-round pick, and teams around the league always throw in the towel on high-end draft selections when things aren't working out.
And as the New York Jets displayed before the 2025 deadline when they traded cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, everyone has a price when you're rebuilding.
The devastating injury to veteran Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL against the Minnesota Vikings, will provide Sinnott with a four-game audition to prove his worth. He's been almost a bystander again this season, restricted to a bit-part role with practically no targets. For someone taken No. 53 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, that is not what anyone envisaged.
Unless Sinnott thrives, the Commanders have a massive decision to make. Trading him would be the most drastic by far. Even so, teams probably have a high opinion of the player from their pre-draft evaluations. That could be enough to get a decent return potentially.
It seems unlikely. Still, it cannot be entirely dismissed if Sinnott isn't making satisfactory growth.