Adam Peters
GM since Jan 2024(2 years, 4 mo)
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On the Contract Value Index, Adam Peters's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 25th of 32 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been negative (D+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
About Adam Peters
Background and career path of the Washington Commanders general manager.
Path to the role
Peters earned a psychology degree at UCLA, where he was a reserve defensive end before quitting to work in football operations. Patriots executives noticed his prospect knowledge during a 2002 visit and hired him as a scouting assistant. He won two Super Bowls with New England, another with Denver, and rose to assistant general manager with the San Francisco 49ers — helping scout players like George Kittle and Brock Purdy — before Washington hired him as general manager in January 2024.
Philosophy & notable moves
Peters made an instant impact: he drafted quarterback Jayden Daniels second overall in 2024, hired Dan Quinn as head coach, and led the Commanders to a 12-5 record and their first NFC Championship Game appearance since the 1991 season. He brings a scout's eye honed across three of the NFL's most successful organizations.
Fun facts
- He won three Super Bowls as a scout/executive — two with New England and one with Denver.
- In his first season he drafted Jayden Daniels and reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1991 season.
- He helped the 49ers scout "Mr. Irrelevant" Brock Purdy before taking the Washington job.
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Transactions
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Graded
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2 years
Tenure
League Comparison
#25
Sentiment Rank
of 32 GMs
#30
Most Active
42 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Washington Commanders have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 22 contracts, 2 grade out as good value and 5 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Ahkello Witherspoon (B+) at $1.4M/yr — getting cornerback production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Odafe Oweh (D) at $24.0M/yr — the linebacker market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
D+
Below-average reception
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Washington Commanders' 2026 moves under Adam Peters have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 42 graded moves, 20 landed well with the fanbase, 14 drew mixed reactions, and 8 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Tress Way (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Marshon Lattimore cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 83% hit rate (Rds 1-3)2026 Draft
All 2026 Transactions
C
C
SigningJun 2, 2026
Washington Commanders sign TE Anthony Firkser
1 yr / $1.3M
F
F
ReleaseJun 2, 2026
Washington Commanders release WR Ja'Corey Brooks
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About this general manager
Adam Peters is the general manager of the Washington Commanders, in his 2nd year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NFL GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Adam Peters, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance F, Sentiment D+.
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