Adam Peters wastes no time delivering Commanders' easiest offseason win

The Washington Commanders have some tough choices to make this offseason. However, one of their easiest was resolved pretty quickly.

There have been very few constants for the Commanders over the last decade. Players, coaches, and front office personnel have come and gone. The team went through two rebrands and a landmark ownership change that finally ousted Dan Snyder. Tress Way is one of them, and Washington rewarded his loyalty and consistency with another contract.

The team confirmed that the three-time Pro Bowl punter has signed a new one-year deal with the club. This was extremely well received by the fan base, and it's a deserved reward for the veteran's continued excellence through the good times and bad.

Commanders' re-signing punter Tress Way was an absolute no-brainer

Way's spent his entire 12-year career in Washington. He's the team's longest-serving player by a considerable margin and is deeply respected by everyone in the locker room. More importantly, he's still performing at an immensely high level.

No fewer than 51.8 percent of Way's punts this season finished inside the opponent's 20-yard line last season. This is his highest number since 2018, which the Commanders desperately needed amid their offensive struggles. The Oklahoma product's 47.3 yards per punt was his best return since the 2022 season, proving there is still plenty of life left in the tank.

The popular player didn't want to be anywhere else. Way stated his desire to remain in Washington if they still wanted him. That was a no-brainer, and the soon-to-be 36-year-old gets one more campaign at least to help the team that gave him his first shot in the pros.

If Way turns in a full 17-game campaign next season, he will remarkably move to No. 3 in the franchise's all-time list for regular-season games played, trailing only Darell Green and Monte Coleman. Punters don't get much love compared to other positions, but his longevity and accomplished production over an extended period have made him a true legend.

General manager Adam Peters still has a significant amount to get through this offseason. The Commanders need a defensive overhaul of epic proportions, and the front-office leader also needs to provide quarterback Jayden Daniels with an improved supporting cast at the skill positions to bounce back. Getting the simple decision to extend Way sorted early was a straightforward exercise compared with everything else on his plate.

Nobody is more deserving of this than Way. He's led by example through some dark days. He's someone everyone looks up to. And he's been a constant shining light during a rollercoaster journey in Washington.

There are massive concerns elsewhere, but the punter spot should continue to be a real strength as long as Way is still involved.