Commanders could get better weapons for Jayden Daniels this offseason

Jayden Daniels' supporting cast with the Washington Commanders could be improving.

Jeremy Brener | Jan 31, 2025

Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders had one of the league's strongest offenses this season led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Daniels' status as a rookie only made his accomplishments more impressive, but the fact that he was doing it with one of the league's most unproven skill player groups was equally as remarkable.

ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell suggests that the Commanders could make some upgrades in that department this offseason.

Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images / Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Commanders need better skill players

"Peters will also have to decide how ambitious he wants to be in adding playmakers for Daniels. Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler will return at running back, and the Commanders will expect more out of Day 2 picks Ben Sinnott and Luke McCaffrey at receiver next season, but the only player assured of being an every-down playmaker is Terry McLaurin. Brown and Zaccheaus found meaningful niches in Washington's rotation and could come back as a third or fourth wideout option, but the Commanders will probably want to swing higher for starters this offseason," Barnwell writes.

It remains to be seen how the Commanders will get better pass-catchers for Daniels. They could try and throw the money at a popular free agent like Tee Higgins, or they could make a trade for a wide receiver like DK Metcalf of the Seattle Seahawks or New York Jets star Garrett Wilson.

Either way, this is a weak spot for the Commanders that could make the difference in next year's postseason if Washington can find its way back there.

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Published Jan 31, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.