The Washington Commanders need to regroup and consolidate this offseason. Changes are already well underway after a lost campaign, when dreams of playoff contention plunged into abject failure. Now, general manager Adam Peters is facing another roster overhaul that could define his tenure.
Peters was correct to be a little more aggressive with win-now options last year. The Commanders came within one game of the Super Bowl, so the time to strike had arrived. It didn't work out, so thinking with the bigger picture in mind is crucial this time around.
There is a lot of hard work ahead and many unknowns. The Commanders will have two new coordinators working alongside head coach Dan Quinn. They have the most pending free agents of any team, and very few deserve to come back. While the financial assets are rich, Peters only has six draft selections at his disposal.
Adding to this would be beneficial. Unless the Commanders move back from No. 7 if the right offer comes along, this could involve trading players who don't fit the team's plans next season and beyond.
With this in mind, here are five potential trade chips the Commanders may decide to cash in at some stage during the offseason.
Trade chips the Commanders may cash in sooner than anyone expects
Nick Allegretti - Commanders OL
The Washington Commanders' offensive line became a bright spot amid the doom and gloom. If Chris Paul gets a new deal before free agency, all five starting options will be back in 2026. That brings some much-needed stability amid the expected wholesale changes across the board.
Nick Allegretti's season didn't go nearly as well. The veteran switched to right guard to begin the season, but he was benched after just two games. Andrew Wylie provided better consistency until Sam Cosmi came back into the lineup. However, an injury to starting center Tyler Biadasz gave the Super Bowl winner a chance to finish the campaign on a positive note.
Allegretti did well in difficult circumstances. He communicated pre-snap effectively and held his own in both run blocking and pass protection. Even so, with a cap hit of more than $7 million next season, the chances of seeing out his contract appear remote.
The Commanders could release Allegretti when the time comes. Before then, Peters should see if any other team is willing to give up a late-round draft pick for an experienced, versatile offensive lineman for their depth chart.
Getting something for Allegretti would be better than nothing. But either way, his time in Washington is likely over.