The major Commanders storyline that could change everything this offseason

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters | Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Commanders have a long offseason ahead of them after Adam Peters' roster construction mistakes and a sea of injuries led to a massively disappointing 5-12 campaign in 2025. There will be no shortage of holes to fill as the team aims to return to playoff relevance next time around.

With $76.04 million in projected salary-cap space, the Commanders have considerable room to improve. But they also have to be careful how they spend all their money, because going the win-now route too fast is what doomed them in the first place.

For Peters, this is going to be the offseason that makes or breaks his tenure as…