The Washington Commanders have made a significant move by signing veteran kicker Matt Gay to a one-year deal worth $4.35 million, fully guaranteed, which could reach $5 million with incentives. This signing is noted as the largest one-year deal for a kicker in NFL history, although the highest average annual value for a kicker remains around $6 million.

Gay, who played for the Indianapolis Colts last season, boasts a record of 31 successful field goals out of 37 attempts, with a long of 56 yards. His previous contract with the Colts was a hefty four-year deal worth $22.5 million; however, injuries plagued him, particularly a sports hernia that required surgery. In a corresponding move, the Commanders have released Zane Gonzalez, who appeared in just six games for the team but had a solid performance during Washington's playoff run.