Washington Commanders
BREAKING: Starting left tackle is released by commanders. Tight end Charles Leno Thomas Logan
The Washington Commanders have started to reorganize their roster.
As the new management team, led by newly appointed general manager Adam Peters, puts its stamp on the team, they let go of two veterans in their 30s on Friday: starting left tackle Charles Leno and tight end Logan Thomas.
According to someone with knowledge of the matter, the Commanders also informed Center Nick Gates that they would free him. Because the transfer cannot be consummated until the beginning of the new league year later this month, the individual only talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity.
Removing Leno and Thomas frees up about $13 million in salary cap space for the Commanders, which increases their already vast array of available funds. With over $70 million available, including funds for their rookie class, they have some of the most room in the league to use this offseason—even after accounting for Leno’s dead money.
Next week, Leno, 32, is expected to undergo hip surgery. Due to a calf issue, he spent the entire previous season on injured reserve.
Over the last three years, since joining the team from Chicago, he has started 47 games for Washington. Leno was cut by the Bears in 2011 after spending his first seven NFL seasons with them.
Thomas, a former college quarterback, has played quarterback for Washington for the previous four seasons, hauling in 184 passes for 1,685 yards and 14 touchdowns. This summer marks his 33rd birthday.
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