The Washington Commanders are cutting center Nick Gates, who had a three-year, $16.5 million contract, with $5.7 million in dead money. The move will only save $333,000 in cap space. Gates was one of the team's top seven highest-paid players, part of the O-line rebuilding project.
Commanders cutting Nick Gates after first year of three-year, $16.5 million contract. https://t.co/LkejprkI2C
The Washington Commanders are planning on releasing center Nick Gates in mid march, per @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/862IIuByZH
Another Commanders O-lineman gone as part of the O-line rebuilding project. š https://t.co/yevl2esQQN
The Commanders, who already had more cap space than any other team, have released three of their seven highest-paid players today. The Adam Peters era began 46 days ago but it feels like today is kicking off his first offseason. https://t.co/Jk1ZFaPRAH
Commanders cutting Nick Gates, via @AdamSchefter. š Was signed last offseason. 2 yrs left on deal. š $5.7M in dead money to get out of the deal. š Only saving $333K in cap space. š Team's 7th-highest cap figure when day began.