Adam Peters stuns Commanders fans with bombshell reported trade inquiry
The Washington Commanders made one bombshell trade at the cornerback position last season to formally announce their return to prosperity. A new report suggests Adam Peters is considering another major addition to his secondary.
Peters doesn’t have much in the way of disposable assets right now. The Commanders have five draft picks after landing wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and left tackle Laremy Tunsil via trade this offseason. Most don’t expect the front-office leader to make another big splash on a proven veteran performer. That doesn’t mean he’s dismissed the notion entirely.
And according to one insider, the Commanders have inquired about what it might take to bring All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey into the fold.
Commanders among teams who’ve reportedly called about Jalen Ramsey
Armando Salguero from Outkick revealed that Washington (and several others) have been in touch with the Miami Dolphins regarding Ramsey, who’s been made available for trade. He outlined that the compensation wouldn’t be a problem, even for the Commanders, but the financial side of things is the most complicated obstacle to overcome.
“Ramsey wants to be on a winner. The Dolphins have talked to the Rams, Falcons, Lions, Commanders, Eagles and others. The problem here is not draft compensation. Ramsey, if traded, may go for a fifth-round pick or thereabouts. The issue is the $25.2 million Miami would have to swallow in dead cap if the trade happens before June 1. So any team wanting to make this trade now might be asked to provide the Dolphins with some cap relief on that number.”Armando Salguero
The Commanders are right to make calls. That doesn’t mean they’ll take the bait, but Peters is aggressive enough to not rule anything out before finding out for sure.
Ramsey remains among the league’s best coverage presences. He’s a shutdown presence at the peak of his powers and a sterling contributor against the run. His arrival would see the Commanders go into the season with one of the league’s most prolific cornerback fivesomes. Even so, this remains highly unlikely.
If the Commanders hadn’t acquired Lattimore, Samuel, and Tunsil, it’s a different story. That’s not the case, so giving up another pick and taking on another substantial contract just doesn’t seem feasible. Not when there is already so much money committed to the four-time Pro Bowler out of Ohio State.
What this does prove is Peters won’t be taking his foot off the gas just because the Commanders aren’t rich in draft assets. He’ll stop at nothing to make sure everything is in place for Washington to make another bold postseason bid next time around. That much is abundantly clear.
If it means another trade, that’s a price Peters is willing to pay.
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The Washington Commanders have no room for sentiment when building a Super Bowl-caliber roster. Adam Peters made that abundantly clear by surprisingly going with another offensive tackle at No. 29 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Something that puts one of last season’s draft picks firmly under the microscope.
Peters has always stated he will take the best prospects available regardless of need. This is another example. Josh Conerly Jr. wasn’t the biggest roster priority after the Commanders traded for five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, but that didn’t stop the front-office leader from raising competition in the trenches.
How things shake out remains to be seen. But it’ll be interesting to watch this dynamic unfold throughout the summer.
Tunsil’s spot on the blindside is safe. The right-hand side is where things get more complicated.
Brandon Coleman must respond positively after Commanders’ draft stunner
Brandon Coleman and Andrew Wylie were expected to fill the spots in some capacity until stud right guard Sam Cosmi returns from injury. Conerly’s arrival completely shifts the dynamic, and the fact Washington spent a first-round pick on him suggests they believe he can contribute right away.
Coleman is on the hot seat, make no mistake about that. The former TCU standout performed well enough as the left tackle during his rookie campaign. He also went through some serious growing pains, which were enough for Peters to make his daring splash for Tunsil.
Dan Quinn initially stated that Coleman would start at right tackle over offseason workouts and go from there. Wylie was anticipated to compete, potentially shifting to the interior while Cosmi recovers from his torn ACL. If Conerly transitions smoothly, the No. 67 overall pick in last year’s draft could be relegated to backup duties.
This might be a little harsh on Coleman, but the NFL is a cutthroat business. Conerly’s arrival must provoke a positive response from the second-year pro (and Wylie) to avoid falling out of favor. The stakes have been raised in no uncertain terms, but Peters believed this was the right call for Washington to make.
