With the most resources of any team, the Washington Commanders are among the league’s best-positioned teams for the 2024
offseason.
As expected, the majority of the discussion has been on Washington’s projected No. 2 pick and quarterback selection as the focal point
of its reconstruction. There is opportunity to take advantage of older players as well because they have more cap space than any other
team and a sizable number of veterans who are about to be traded.
In the upcoming months, will the Commanders be able to find a reliable trade partner?
In a recent “dream offseason trade scenario” article from Bleacher Report, Washington identified a cornerback who would become the
team’s best defensive back right away, closing a gap on a weak secondary that was
The Commanders may strengthen their defense without shelling out a lot of cash by acquiring San Francisco 49ers cornerback
Charvarius Ward, at least in terms of draft capital. Taking advantage of other people’s cap misfortunes is one way to have excess cap
space. Finding experienced reinforcements shouldn’t be too difficult, whether it means acquiring players at a lower cost or claiming
cap casualties.
Kristopher Knox said, “The 49ers have just $570,837 in projected cap space.” Ward, who is in the last year of his deal, will have a $17.9
million cap hit.
“Ideally, Washington would agree to take on a portion of the $17.2 million in outstanding dead money in order to secure the 27-year-
old for minimal trade compensation.”
At the beginning of a rebuild, it wouldn’t be a good idea to cash in on premium draft capital, but first-year general manager Adam
Peters might be interested in a pick that is close to the turn of the top 100, maybe No. 101 or 103.
Like his predecessor Ron Rivera, head coach Dan Quinn has a defensive mindset. He was successful with the Dallas Cowboys’ strong
corners, and he might look to have a similar effect this offseason.
It’s too soon to say if San Francisco is desperate to move one of its top defensive players, but in order to stretch the window for the Super Bowl, concessions must be made and the cap can be harsh.
If so, the Commanders might find themselves in a tight spot without having to deal with
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