Commanders’ free-agent contracts could hint at Dan Snyder’s planned sale date

The question most often asked now regarding the potential sale of the Washington Commanders is not if, but when. Details in the team’s recently signed player contracts may provide the answer. The general practice among all 32 NFL teams historically has been to pay out at least a portion of large signing bonuses within 15 to 30 days of the transaction date. This cycle, the Commanders have extended the payout date by two months, according to multiple sources who have …