Commanders recently worked out one of the NFL draft's top receivers
The Commanders recently worked out one of the draft's top wideouts.
The Washington Commanders are determined to improve the wide receiver position this offseason. Washington pursued Alec Pierce aggressively in free agency, but he chose to return to the Colts just before free agency officially began. The Commanders also pursued Romeo Doubs before he signed with the Patriots.
Those moves tell you that general manager Adam Peters understands the importance of adding more talent at the skill positions for quarterback Jayden Daniels. While the Commanders missed on Peters and Doubs, they did sign former Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo to a three-year deal. Okonkwo gives Washington a dynamic tight end, pairing him with Ben Sinnott and John Bates to form what could be one of the better trios in the NFL.
Peters did add two receivers, Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson. Brown and Jefferson will provide depth. Brown's speed could help him carve out an immediate role, but neither prevents Washington from adding to the position in free agency and/or the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Commanders have been linked to all of the top receivers in the upcoming draft, most notably Carnell Tate (Ohio State), Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State), and Makai Lemon (USC). All three are projected to go in the first round next month. While Tate and Tyson have been more popular names for Washington because they play outside receiver, don't overlook Lemon.