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.
