Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz had a solid second year with the team, holding steady in pass protection and improving at run blocking. He allowed 21 pressures, 18 hurries, and three sacks across 16 games. Biadasz posted a 67.1 pass-blocking grade, a 71.2 run-blocking grade, and a 70.7 PFF grade, ranking 14th, 11th, and 9th, among 32 qualified centers, respectively.
The 28-year-old enters the final year of his deal. He is scheduled to earn a $6.8 million base salary, a $1 million roster bonus due March 30, a per-game bonus totaling $250,000, a $250,000 workout bonus, $8.3 million in cash, and a $10.98 million cap charge, the fifth-highest cap hit by a center in 2026.
Washington Commanders suddenly release Pro Bowler
Adam Peters, Washington Commanders, NFL Combine
Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters talks to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
According to Ian Rapoport, the Commanders have suddenly released Tyler Biadasz, though he did not specify whether it was a pre- or post-June 1st cut. A pre-June 1st cut frees $2.88 million in cap space while taking on $8.1 million in dead cap. On the other hand, a post-June 1 designation clears $8.28 million on June 2nd while incurring $2.7 million dead cap in 2026 and $5.4 million in 2027.
The #Commanders are releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz, source said. Another center available in free agency. The 28-year-old has started 31 games over two seasons. pic.twitter.com/Khc07CCkhA
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 26, 2026
With the release of Biadasz, the Commander will undoubtedly be in the market for a center either in free agency or the draft. The good news is that the free-agent market is loaded with talent, including Tyler Linderbaum, Cade Mays, Connor McGovern, Ethan Pocic, Lloyd Cushenberry III, and Luke Fortner, to name a few. More good news, is that the team has over $75 million in cap space.
Despite this, fans are puzzled by the news.
Commanders fans are left puzzled by their Pro Bowlers release
Washington Commanders
Sep 10, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders fans react during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
huh???
— donny (@M0SESCUH) February 26, 2026
Why????
— MKP (@Lilnewportshort) February 26, 2026
WHAT????
— Nishant (@BubMuse_) February 26, 2026
wth bring him back
— kam (@kampagnepapi) February 26, 2026
Now we need a center
— Thomas Yates (@tboneyates18) February 26, 2026
WoW !! A BLOCKBUSTER combine cut .. i was not expected this ! A Big ticket OL now available for the rest of the league 👀
— the pibe (@elpibecotas) February 26, 2026
Why the hell we do that
— JTabarly (@JTabarly) February 26, 2026
wow i’m shocked
— Jackson (@jacksonschultzz) February 26, 2026
We aren’t good enough to be cutting starters!
— Taylor (@thelms21) February 27, 2026
This makes NO sense!!
— Jason (@DrummingPiperJ) February 27, 2026
Commanders releasing Biadasz right after re-signing Wylie like: ‘We upgraded the line… by subtracting from it’ 💀
— Pixel Nomad (@PixelNomad374) February 27, 2026
Adam Peters certainly isn’t the brightest crayon in the box lmfao
— Marcus (@NaptownRedskins) February 26, 2026
Hmm
— Crayzay30 (@crayzay30) February 27, 2026
Help us understand this move
— Soma Keo (@someezy) February 27, 2026
What?
— Dan Wright (@terp222) February 27, 2026
I don’t get this one.
— Andy Thompson (@lovilian) February 27, 2026
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