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Commanders 2025 free agency tracker: Who's coming or going in Washington?

Originally posted on Riggo's Rag | By Dean Jones | Last updated Mar 10, 2025 7:54 AM ET

The busiest time of year for general manager Adam Peters has arrived. And once again, it's a hugely important free agency period for the Washington Commanders after a phenomenal 2024 campaign.

Peters has a lot of work to get through in the coming days and weeks. The Commanders are a hotbed destination again and reached the NFC Championship game in the first season under head coach Dan Quinn. They also have just 47 players under contract right now.

Some free agents have already been re-signed. Others have likely been told their services are no longer required. A select few have their respective futures hanging in the balance and could get interest from elsewhere.

It's a fine line between taking care of those who proved their worth and finding the upgrades needed to take Washington's ambitious project to new heights. Peters doesn't have sentiment attached to his roster construction and won't hesitate to implement changes if it doesn't work from a business standpoint. That much became abundantly clear over his first year at the helm.

A fascinating few days await. Keep up to date with all the comings and goings in Washington in this live tracker complete with analysis.

Commanders 2025 free agency tracker with analysis

Commanders free agents who've re-signed with the team

Tying down Bobby Wagner and Zach Ertz were the two biggest priorities for the Commanders. Although the veteran duo are firmly in their career twilight, both contributed significantly last season and should have some good football left.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. got an exclusive rights tender after flashing when called upon last season. Fans wanted the running back to get more of a look when Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler were either injured or regressing. Now, he'll get the chance to carve out a bigger role for himself in 2025.

Washington's tight end room is set after John Bates got a three-year extension. The blocking specialist was expected to have a decent market in free agency, so the Commanders were keen to get something worked out before it got too expensive to keep him around.

The special teams unit also has familiarity. Kicker Zane Gonzalez and Pro Bowl punter Tress Way were rewarded for their contributions with one-year deals. Washington will likely add another kicker, but the former seventh-round pick gets an opportunity to keep his starting job.

Commanders free agents who've departed the team

Jonathan Allen's departure seemed inevitable. The veteran defensive tackle wanted a fresh challenge and his performances no longer justified the large financial commitment coming his way on the final year of his deal.

After a trade partner couldn't be found, Allen was released. This saves the Commanders around $16.47 million on their 2025 salary cap, although his locker room leadership will be sorely missed.