The NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday, and the Washington Commanders have multiple players who could be moved. While Washington isn’t expected to move several players, defensive ends Montez Sweat and Chase Young and quarterback Jacoby Brissett are often the most discussed regarding a potential trade.
Clearly, Washington ownership is looking at players on expiring deals and looking to extract some value before they leave in free agency. Apparently, the Commanders have already made their minds up on one player.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, safety Kamren Curl — who is in the final year of his rookie contract — is not expected to be traded. Washington would prefer to sign Curl to a long-term deal.
As the #Commanders sort through potential trade options, the focus is on players in contract years. One that I don't expect to be under consideration: Safety Kamren Curl. The team would prefer to sign him to an extension.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 30, 2023
Head coach Ron Rivera has mentioned multiple times in the past he’d like to re-sign Curl. However, Rivera’s job security is tenuous under new owner Josh Harris. But Rivera and the current front office have clearly placed a high value on Curl.
The Commanders have also long maintained they wanted to extend Sweat. However, Washington’s ownership situation stalled any potential extensions for Curl and Sweat, and the Commanders finally realized retaining Sweat and Young would not be a wise investment.
At least you can cross Curl off any list of potential ex-Commanders at Tuesday’s trade deadline.