Where do the Commanders stand at wide receiver?
The Commanders have made moves at receiver and tried to make more, suggesting they understand they need more.
If the Washington Commanders select running back Jeremiyah Love in the 2026 NFL Draft, then aren't they neglecting their receiver need? It is true that the Commanders really do need an impact receiver. They have veteran Terry McLaurin, but McLaurin being scheduled to count $34M against the Commanders' 2027 salary cap, suggests strongly that this upcoming season might be McLaurin's last as a Commander.
On Thursday, ESPN's John Keim joined Grant & Danny on 106. 7 The Fan in Washington, D. C.
Keim said Love is an explosive back and that if they do draft Love, "Love can impact the run game, he impacts the pass game (too). " It might have caught some listeners off guard, but Keim was saying that sometimes, a tremendous help to your team's pass game is the run game. There have been runners in Washington Redskins/Commanders history who were such a threat that they forced defenses to adjust to them, helping the passing game.
Such memories include Larry Brown, John Riggins, George Rogers, Earnest Byner, Terry Allen, Stephen Davis, Clinton Portis and Alfred Morris. Love appears more explosive than any of those just mentioned. Keim then added a surprise stating, "The last part to that equation is if you really want to get a receiver in the draft there are guys in the third round.