Counting down the Commanders’ 20 biggest cap hits in 2023: Beginning with No. 20

Which Washington Commanders players will count the largest cap hit for the 2023 NFL season?

This week, Commanders Wire will count down the top 20 Washington Commanders with the largest cap hit for 2023.

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For what it is worth, according to Spotrac, the top 10 Commanders who cost the most during the 2022 season were in order:

1. Carson Wentz     $28,294,119
2. Curtis Samuel     $12,625,000
3. Kendall Fuller     $11,125,000
4. Jonathan Allen     $9,500,000
5. Chase Young       $9,426,435
6. Da’ron Payne       $8,529,000
7. Charles Leno       $8,500,000
8. Terry McLaurin   $7,329,805
9. Logan Thomas     $6,190,000
10. Wes Schweitzer    $5,820,000

We begin with No. 20.

No. 20: James Smith-Williams, Defensive End

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is pressured by Washington Commanders defensive end James Smith-Williams (96) Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Cap hit:  $2,769,425

Percentage of 2023 cap:  1.20

No. 19: Kamren Curl, Safety

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries the ball as Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) defends during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Cap hit: $3,023,332

Percentage of 2023 cap: 1.31

No. 18: Antonio Gibson, Running Back

Antonio Gibson #24. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Cap hit: $3,031,843

Percentage of 2023 cap: 1.32

No. 17: J.D. McKissic, Running Back

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic (23). Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Cap hit: $3,230,000

Percentage of 2023 cap: 1.40

No. 16: Jahan Dotson, Wide Receiver

Sep 11, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Cap hit: $3,420,081

Percentage of 2023 cap: 1.48