Commanders Save Millions, Extend Allegretti's Contract

For the NFL, it's March 18th, and here's what's going on.

Two weeks ago, the Washington Commanders announced a new two-year contract for offensive lineman, Nick Allegretti.

Many fans figured he might get cut before free agency, but instead, the team replaced his final year on his existing three-year deal with this.

Extension through 2027, the move involved some smart math on the cap.

His 2026 cap hit dropped from over $7 million to about $3.84 million.

They converted $2 million of his base pay into signing bonus, making that part guaranteed money.

At first glance, it looks like a straightforward extension, but Allegretti actually took a $2 million pay cut for 2026 to make it work.

Fans were surprised since he was seen as expendable, and it echoes a similar restructure for another lineman last year.

If the Commanders cut him after 2026, he ends up earning $2 million less than under his old deal,

but they now have flexibility, no dead money and an option to keep him in 2027 for around $3.58 million in cash.

Overall, it's a big win for the front office.

They saved $2 million in cash this year, freed up over $3 million in cap space next season, and locked in a cheap potential.

Starter for another year.

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