ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders have enough reasons for motivation.
They were one game from reaching the Super Bowl. They have a quarterback capable of becoming one of the NFL's best, and they bolstered their offensive line.
A handful of players have an added reason: their contract status.
"It's definitely a big year," said running back Brian Robinson Jr., who is entering the final year of his deal, "but it is for a lot of guys around here."
The Commanders have 37 players entering the final year of their contracts, with 20 who would be considered either starters or key backups. Not all of those 37 will make the roster. Some, such as linebacker Bobby Wagner and tight end Zach Ertz, probably will play on one-year deals until they retire.
Others, though, have a chance for multiyear deals if they produce, whether in Washington or elsewhere.
Washington coach Dan Quinn said not everyone treats contract status the same. The team had 27 players in the final year of their deal on its 53-man roster last season.
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