There were jubilant scenes across the Washington Commanders fan base when wide receiver Terry McLaurin's contract standoff with the franchise was finally resolved successfully. But for general manager Adam Peters, there was no time to bask in the glory.
As McLaurin finalized his three-year, $96 million deal, which also included a $30 million signing bonus, Peters and others within the organization were busy trimming the roster from 90 to 53 players. It's arguably the most difficult time of year in this cold business of the NFL, where dreams are crushed and hundreds of roster hopefuls are forced to seek alternative employment.