The Washington Commanders were reportedly ready to make free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum a market-resetting offer to provide quarterback Jayden Daniels with an elite-level option to replace Tyler Biadasz. But a momentous commitment from the Las Vegas Raiders left them out of luck.
Linderbaum has reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year, $81 million deal, including a $20 million signing bonus and $80 million in guaranteed money. This sets a new bar for the center market, forcing the Commanders to turn their attention elsewhere.
And one NFL insider has heard rumors about a possible option under consideration.