The Washington Football Team is walking into free agency with 40-million in cap space and in a comfortable position thanks to their superior defense and a young core group of players. It is evident to the average viewer that there is still an abundance of holes after going 7-9 in a lame-duck division.
Some of those needs include a third edge rusher, quarterback, wide receiver, running back, linebacker, and safety. Of course, that isn’t in any particular order, as the quarterback position needs to be targeted with an energetic approach.
With Alex Smith going to GQ magazine to air-out this organization and what he had to endure this season, he is obviously out of the picture. Much like Kirk Cousins did before he departed, he stated how poorly he was supported and how no one believed in him. Can you blame this front office? As fans, it was a tough pill to swallow while we all watched a man totter around on a leg that suffered a war-like injury. That is it, he is gone.
Big changes coming this offseason for Washington Football Team?
When looking at the roster, you won’t see any obvious cuts considering this team isn’t hurting for cap availability. However, there are a few dispensable players that are coming off poor seasons. A couple extra million dollars can go to other deals like; Jonathan Allen, Brandon Scherff, Taylor McLaurin, Cornelius Lucas, etc.
Cutting dead weight on the backend of the roster and replacing it with younger talent is how you win games. Special team players matter, and if you are a veteran that can’t play on special teams or contribute at a baseline level, then we will see you later. Here are three potential cap casualties who could impact the 2021 NFL Draft plans in Washington.