Commanders connected to bold trade for Pro Bowl star that could backfire badly

The Washington Commanders threw their chips into the middle this offseason with two daring trades that surged them into win-now mode. Adam Peters was correct to take bigger risks, but the general manager should also know that it hasn't paid off. Peters stood pat at the 2025 trade deadline. Fans weren't expecting fireworks, especially regarding incomings. It was surprising to see no departures, but either no offers arrived or the Commanders didn't receive any acceptable ones. Washington is keeping faith with the current personnel. But it's hard not to look at their current state and think massive changes aren't coming during the offseason. The Commanders have more than $84 million in projected salary-cap space, which could increase if contract restructures and early releases are agreed upon. They only have six selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that didn't stop one analyst from naming them as the ideal trade destination for a Pro Bowl wide receiver. Moe Moton from The Bleacher Report thought the Commanders