There will be 34 compensatory picks awarded in next month’s 2024 NFL draft, but the Washington Commanders will have none.
This was expected, as Washington actually signed more players than it lost during the 2023 free-agency cycle. Last March, the Commanders signed quarterback Jacoby Brissett, center/guard Nick Gates, right tackle Andrew Wylie, linebacker Cody Barton, and offensive tackle Trent Scott, among others.
Meanwhile, the Commanders lost quarterback Taylor Heinicke and linebacker Cole Holcomb in free agency.
Heinicke was essentially swapped out for Brissett, with Brissett earning a larger salary in 2023.
None of Washington’s 2023 signings panned out. Gates, who signed a three-year deal, will be released when the new league year opens next week. Gates was benched ahead of Week 8 last season after struggling at center. Wylie was better, but not by a lot. Brissett played well in his brief appearances, while Barton was nothing special.
Official word on NFL compensatory draft picks for next month — Saints get three fifth-rounders, as projected, and Bucs actually get a sixth-rounder, higher than some thought. pic.twitter.com/V2FTflXbPk
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 8, 2024
The Commanders had a third-round compensatory selection last year and used it to select Arkansas center Ricky Stromberg. Stromberg barely played and was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Washington will have nine picks in next month’s draft, including six of the top 103 selections. The Commanders will receive the 49ers’ compensatory pick (No. 99 overall) to complete the Chase Young trade.