5 moves that could save $63.5 million on the Commanders 2025 salary cap

Adam Peters oversaw some dramatic improvements in his once-downtrodden organization in 2024. But make no mistake, the Washington Commanders general manager will not settle by any stretch of the imagination. This is the best position Washington has been in for more than three decades. There is legitimate hope for the future after coming within one game of the Super Bowl. There is new ownership, an enhanced structure in the front office, and a franchise quarterback under center in rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. It was an incredible journey in Year 1 under head coach Dan Quinn. Peters is well-positioned to strengthen the roster further in the coming weeks. If he can acquire the right pieces and take advantage of the Commanders being an attractive football destination again, another bold playoff bid won't be too far behind. The Commanders are projected to have $78.11 million in available salary-cap space entering the recruitment period with 44 players under contract. That's not a bad sum, but Peters could deci