"Peters doesn't have many legitimate trade options that would generate value on the market. This is the NFL's oldest roster, which brings its own complications. Teams will be reluctant to take them on, and this threadbare squad might need to keep them around if any more injury concerns arrive. Daron Payne lies somewhere in the middle. The former Alabama standout has been a formidable presence on the interior of the defensive line this season."
"He's emerged from Jonathan Allen's shadow to become a shining light amid the chaos. At the same time, his stock might never be higher for maximizing his trade value. This would be a devastating loss for the Commanders, especially considering how Javon Kinlaw and Johnny Newton are struggling to find the consistency needed. However, Payne is currently Washington's highest salary-cap hit, and that will remain the case on the final year of his deal in 2026."
"Given that Payne has no guaranteed salary beyond this year, he'll likely want an extension in advance. This could also explain why he's playing so well: the last time fans saw production like this was in 2022, which just so happened to be a contract year. Payne got paid. He was franchise-tagged and extended. But his influence waned significantly until this season, so Peters might take that into account before deciding on his future."
Adam Peters will not pursue additions at the 2025 trade deadline. The Washington Commanders are on a four-game losing streak and face long-term injuries to Jayden Daniels, Marshon Lattimore, and Luke McCaffrey. The roster ranks among the NFL's oldest, limiting viable trade partners and complicating asset sales. Daron Payne has emerged as a high-performing interior defensive lineman and may have peak trade value in a contract year. Payne carries the largest salary-cap hit and has no guaranteed salary beyond this year, increasing likelihood he seeks an extension. Trading Payne could yield significant return but would leave a major hole on the defensive line.
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