The latest from the rumor mill has the Washington Commanders going into the offseason as buyers. Brandon Aiyuk stoked those fires by naming the Commanders as a possible landing spot if the 49ers decide to trade him.
The move would reunite him with college teammate Jayden Daniels and it would be a great move for the quarterbacks development. However, it's much more likely that we see the Commanders work as sellers at the trade deadline.
Washington can afford to be patient in 2024. They don't even need to start Daniels if they feel it would be better to let Marcus Mariota take the reps early in the season.
That's because general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn just came to D.C. and new owner Josh Harris is just getting started.
The truth is that the Commanders have a lot to address before they can really start making some noise. They have a promising receiver corps with Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson leading the way. But the secondary has questions and the offensive line needs upgrades.
That's not going to happen during the 2024 season, but shipping off veterans to get cap space and draft capital can help next offseason.
Jonathan Allen would be the big prize for contending teams. The 29-year-old has two years left on his contract, but they would save $15.4 million against the cap by trading him. They also have a lot of depth on the interior with Daron Payne, Phidarian Mathis and Jer'Zhan Newton.
Any number of the veterans they signed to one-year deals could also be moved if there is a team willing to part with a pick for them. That would include Bobby Wagner, Jeremy Chinn, Clelin Ferrell and Dante Fowler Jr.
Jamin Davis could also be a movable piece. The former first-round pick is a free agent next offseason and the Commanders didn't exactly show they value him by bringing in both Wagner and Frankie Luvu in free agency this offseason.
Potential Trade Candidates: DT Jonathan Allen, Edge Dante Fowler Jr., LB Jamin Davis
