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After a high-profile contract disagreement that led to him missing most of last summer, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had his 2025 season derailed by quad and core injuries that caused him to miss seven games. The veteran wideout remained a productive player when healthy, recording 38 catches for 582 yards and three touchdowns on 60 targets across 10 games. McLaurin also has a long track record of being one of the most durable pass-catchers in the NFL, playing in 17 games in four consecutive seasons leading into 2025. McLaurin is now entering his age-31 campaign, which leads to some obvious concerns about age-related regression. However, he should have the benefit of a fully healthy offseason leading into 2026. McLaurin also profiles as the obvious number one option in the Commanders' passing game, and he'll have a chance to renew his chemistry with Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels after the two shared the field for just three games last season. As the WR24 by current redraft ADP, McLaurin could end up as a value selection for fantasy managers
A first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans in 2022, current Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks was never able to live up to his draft-day pedigree in Tennessee. However, the 26-year-old could have a second chance to establish an NFL career in Washington. After latching on with the Commanders midway through the 2025 season, Burks recorded 10 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown on 22 targets across eight games (three starts). While Burks' numbers do not leap off the page, Washington does not currently have an obvious WR2 behind star wideout Terry McLaurin. Health has been one of the main reasons why Burks has struggled as a pro, as he's missed 33 games across four seasons due to toe, knee, concussion, and collarbone issues. If he can stay on the field in 2026, Burks could establish a role in Washington going forward. Dynasty managers in deeper league formats may be wise to take a low-cost flyer on Burks
Dyami Brown's dynasty prospects are uncertain due to the Commanders' depth at wide receiver
Wide receiver Treylon Burks never could live up to his first-round potential when the Tennessee Titans took him 18th overall in 2022 out of the University of Arkansas, as he caught 53 of 92 targets for 699 yards and only one touchdown in 27 games (17 starts) in his first three years in the league. The Titans eventually released the 26-year-old, and the Washington Commanders took a flier on him as they searched for WR depth behind Terry McLaurin. Burks had only 10 catches for 130 yards and one touchdown on 22 targets in eight games (three starts) in his first year in D.C. in 2025, but there were flashes of why he was considered a first-round target. Deebo Samuel Sr. won't be back in free agency, and the Commanders are still searching for depth behind McLaurin. Might Burks be that guy? NFL.com's Nick Shook suggests that a full offseason of stability could serve Burks well as he heads into Year 2 in Washington. If the Commanders don't add a big name at WR before the start of the 2026 season, Burks might be the best bet to emerge as the WR2 behind McLaurin
We’ve talked a lot about wide receivers this offseason – more specifically, who may step up (or be signed) to be the number two opposite Terry McLaurin . Some familiar names that have been mentioned (besides Aiyuk and Diggs) are Treylon Burks , Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and third-round rookie Antonio Williams . My friend Kyle Odegard was kind enough to share this exclusive interview he did with Ed McCaffrey this month where Ed talks about the Broncos, sons Christian and Luke, and his youth football camp. He gave some good insight into Luke’s physical and mental preparation for the up-coming season and dealing with a slow start to his NFL career. Ed McCaffrey on Luke trying to increase his playing time in 2026 : I know Luke is working really hard to be the best player he can be. It’s very competitive and there is a lot of talent on that roster. Luke knows that. He’s the son of an NFL player. His brothers play and coach in the NFL. He knows he has to go out and earn it. No one gives you anything in this league. But I can say he looked in great shape last time I saw him. He looked stronger than a year ago. He looks faster and more explosive. He’s giving himself the best chance to get on the field and compete for the Commanders. Ed McCaffrey on starting his own NFL career slowly and Luke staying patient : The NFL is a tough league. You’re in the top .00001% of football players in the world. It’s the elite of the elite at that level. And you can only control what you can control: your attitude and your effort, and you can get bigger and stronger in the offseason and make sure you know the plays. As a wide receiver, you can’t control your playing time and you can’t throw yourself the football. As a receiver, you have to be very patient, and you have to be ready for the opportunities that you get. When you get them, you really have to make them count. He knows that. He’s doing everything he can. It’s just the life of a wide receiver. Ed McCaffrey on what he’s heard about David Blough : I’ve heard a lot of great things coming out of OTAs from other coaches and players. I think they are very impressed with the job he’s been doing as the OC. We have talked extensively about who will step up to be that complementary piece to Terry McLaurin this season. A few weeks ago, I wrote about Luke in this article . According to Ed, Luke is in a good place both physically and mentally and it seems this new offense will fit his skillset a bit more that what we saw Kingsbury roll out the past two seasons. Regardless if/when Brandon Aiyuk joins the Commanders , it appears Luke McCaffrey is prepared for a larger role this season
Brandon Aiyuk has not played for the San Francisco 49ers in almost two years, but the one-time All-Pro receiver does not believe his career is over. In fact, Aiyuk continues to stay away from the 49ers facilities, but says he wants the team to cut him, at which point he says he will immediately sign with the Washington Commanders . It’s not clear to anyone if Aiyuk will play in the NFL next season, but the Los Angeles Rams play the 49ers twice and the Commanders once. They might get their chance. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Aiyuk reiterated his desire to be cut by the 49ers and emphasized a desire to play with the Commanders. Washington’s GM is Adam Peters, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers. It would give Aiyuk a chance to play with quarterback Jayden Daniels and pair up with Terry McLaurin . The Commanders have an apparent weakness at the position, set to start Treylon Burks and rookie Antonio Williams , if not Luke McCaffrey , Dyami Brown , or Jaylin Lane . Former Rams receiver Van Jefferson is also on the roster. It seems to leave a huge opening for Aiyuk, a receiver who had 1,342 yards in 2023, his last full season in the league. Aiyuk, a first round pick in 2020, has averaged 62 yards per game in his career. He recently turned 28. But do the Commanders want him as much as he wants to go to D.C.? The announcement implies that he’s already heard from Peters that the team is interested. The Rams play the Commanders in Week 9
Dyami Brown's return to the Commanders makes him a dynasty drop candidate due to the team's improved depth at wide receiver
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by Ari Koslow | Commanders Correspondent | Wed, Jun 17th 2:33am EDT Jacory Croskey-Merritt is expected to practice during mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. ( Josh Taylor on Twitter ) Fantasy Impact: Croskey-Merritt was sidelined to end voluntary OTAs. He figures to be part of a committee in the Commanders backfield heading into this season. Sounds like Bill Croskey-Merritt will be practicing at mandatory minicamp today. Wasn’t listed on DQ’s players that are out (which included Trey Amos). Gotta see how much work Bill gets the next 3 days. #Commanders Category: Injury Updates | More Jacory Croskey-Merritt : News , Rankings , Projections , Stats
Washington Commanders second-year running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who has missed some offseason work due to a soft-tissue injury, has the best chance to become the team's lead back in 2026, according to Zach Selby of Commanders.com. Croskey-Merritt, also known as Bill, has "quickness on the outside and has enough burst to run through creases at the line of scrimmage." The 25-year-old rushed for 805 yards in 2025, third in his draft class, and added eight touchdowns on 175 carries over 17 games (seven starts). JCM must still improve in pass protection, but he showed plenty of patience and decisiveness as a ball-carrier despite not being taken until the seventh round in the 2025 NFL draft. Croskey-Merritt was used sparingly as a pass-catcher as a rookie, hauling in nine passes on just 13 targets for 68 yards. Newcomer Rachaad White will most likely operate as Washington's primary pass-catching back, with Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols providing veteran depth. Ball security was another issue for JCM as a rookie, and if those issues resurface in Year 2, he could quickly lose touches to White, Ford, and McNichols. Fantasy managers should consider Croskey-Merritt as an RB3/4 with upside if he proves himself more in passing situations
McCaffrey was limited to nine regular-season appearances in 2025 due to a broken collarbone, but he had been stringing together a solid start to his second campaign. Across those nine games, he totaled an 11-203-3 line on 15 targets and 769 yards as a kick returner. Both the yardage marks and TDs were career highs, and he faces a clear opportunity on offense this season behind entrenched No. 1 wideout Terry McLaurin. Rookie third-round pick Antonio Williams and veteran Treylon Burks represent McCaffrey's main competition to be the No. 2 or 3 WR with Deebo Samuel still a free agent
Drops: Luke McCaffrey
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! The Athletic (paywall) [R]osters aren’t solidified in June. The lack of production from last season doesn’t account for the fact that the team took wideout Antonio Williams from Clemson in the third round of April’s draft. Chig Okonkwo, a free-agent signee , gives quarterback Jayden Daniels a more dynamic element at tight end. And so much of the Commanders’ offensive potential hangs on Daniels’ health, which could easily be identified as the most important element for 2026. But there’s a reason why the names Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs still hang over the offseason. It’s because — and here’s your quiz answer — Dyami Brown , Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey , Treylon Burks and Jacoby Jones don’t collectively scream, “We’re fine here.” [U]ntil Aiyuk either returns to the San Francisco 49ers ( which isn’t happening ) or is cut, and Diggs, who helped the New England Patriots to an AFC championship a year ago, signs with another team, Commanders fans have the right to wonder: Why not kick the tires? If [Brandon Aiyuk] really wants out of San Francisco — and it’s apparent that he does — then all he has to do is show up for one of the 49ers’ offseason workouts. Step on the field, and there are people who believe the Niners would cut him instantly because they don’t want to be responsible for paying him in 2026 should he get hurt in the offseason. Diggs’ ties to Washington aren’t to the quarterback or the front office, but to the city itself. He grew up in nearby Montgomery County, Md., and played college ball at Maryland. A free agent, he caught 85 balls for 1,013 yards in 2025, a season in which he turned 32. He may be on the back end of his career, but that career has featured seven 1,000-yard seasons in the last eight years. He can still play. Would signing Diggs make the Commanders’ receiving corps a strength? No. Would it take some heat off a group of pass catchers that currently doesn’t have its top two players in receptions from a year ago, Deebo Samuel and Zach Ertz ? Yes. Those 122 catches come from somewhere. Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Through the first two weeks of OTAs, it appears as though Treylon Burks is the receiver standing out the most. Most local beat reporters have stated that Burks is getting most of the reps opposite McLaurin and when you see videos from practice, it’s typically Burks that comes up second in the receiver running order after McLaurin. As a former first round pick, Burks is obviously a talented receiver. The issues for him in Tennessee mostly revolved around struggling to stay healthy. So if he can stay healthy, could he earn that second spot in the Commanders wide receiver rankings? To judge that, we first need to see what new offensive coordinator David Blough is likely looking for from a receiver like Burks. Burks is listed at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds and is probably best suited to playing an outside receiver role in this offense. With McLaurin locking down the X receiver role, that leaves the Z receiver spot open. So what does Blough want from a Z receiver? Only he knows the actual answer to that question, but we do know that his offense is likely to be heavily influenced from his time in Detroit under Ben Johnson. So looking back at that 2023 Lions offense, how did they use the Z receiver? One of the themes of the Lions offense in 2023 was how they leaned on an interior trio of running back Jahmyr Gibbs , tight end Sam LaPorta and slot receiver Amon-Ra St.Brown . Those three carried a lot of the load working underneath and over the middle of the field. The Z receiver in that offense became a secondary option after those guys, but often you’d see the Lions use those three underneath as bait to open up a deeper crossing route for the Z receiver. An [... truncated ...]
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders.com Former third-round pick Luke McCaffrey is one of the players they are hoping will develop this summer, and he had a strong day with three catches from Daniels. One of them was a contested grab while working against Jeremy Reaves , who tried to make a play for the ball but had it snatched away by McCaffrey, who kept both feet in bounds. Washington ’s defense was flying around fitting runs well during the first 11-on-11 period of the day, but what stood out the most was how much communication happened before the snap. Calls were relayed effectively by every defensive player on the field, and players were making checks to counter the offense. That might be a basic, and even expected requirement for playing solid defense in the NFL, but it was a positive sign to see the unit developing good habits during the offseason while learning a new system. Heavy.com Amos (lower leg) is not participating in the Commanders’ OTAs, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports. Amos is present, but rather than drilling with the team, he’s still rehabbing from the fractured fibula he suffered back in Week 10 of the 2025 campaign. There is still no concrete timeline for his full return to football activities, and in the meantime, veteran Antonio Hamilton could see increased work on the boundary with the first team. Last Man Standig The contract dispute. The holdout. The Week 3 quad injury that sidelined him for seven of eight games. The frustration of watching a promising season unravel after signing a lucrative contract extension. Most players would gladly erase those memories. McLaurin views them differently. “I don’t want to forget it because I grew a lot from that situation. I learned a lot during it,” the two-time Pro Bowl receiver said following Tuesday’s OTA session. When not thinking about how best to convert completions from quarterback Jayden Daniels , McLaurin spent the offseason reflecting on circumstances that were “not going my way.” “I don’t look at [adverse situations] that happen in your life as a negative thing like I used to. … I’ve taken those opportunities to see it as a learning and growth experience.” That perspective doesn’t mean McLaurin, now entering his age-31 season. ignored the football lessons from last season. The biggest? “I can answer that honestly. Missing that time with a young quarterback is extremely important,” McLaurin said following Tuesday’s practice during the second week of OTA sessions. Taking attendance One week after Laremy Tunsil ’s surprise participation in the initial OTA session, Washington’s left tackle was not part of Tuesday’s practice. Tunsil was expected to pop in and out ahead of the three-day mandatory minicamp (June 16-18). Cornerback Trey Amos (fractured fibula), absent last week, joined teammates for stretching but did not practice. Croskey-Merritt missed a second consecutive open OTA session with an undisclosed issue. Though dressed for activity, the 2025 seventh-round pick worked on the side field during practice. Commanders Roundtable “Huddling up is something I haven’t done since I don’t know, maybe little league,” Conerly added. “Playing at Oregon, we were always fast tempo, on the ball, and obviously last year we were in that offense as well. So I feel like it’s been a lot easier to get clear communication.” The scheme shift could materialize into the number one question for Conerly’s sophomore season, but the chance to put together a complete season will also be a box for the University of Oregon product to answer in 2026. This offseason, Conerly said he went back to the University of Oregon to workout with his college coaches before reuniting with star left tackle Laremy Tunsil in Alabama. Yet there’s even mor [... truncated ...]
Sleeper trending/drop: Luke McCaffrey (11650) count=2842 (Δ2842 vs prior poll)
McCaffrey (collarbone) is participating in OTAs this week, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports. McCaffrey's second NFL season was cut short in Week 9 of last year when he suffered a broken collarbone. After the Commanders let Deebo Samuel walk in free agency and selected Antonio Williams in the third round of the 2026 Draft, McCaffrey will be jockeying for positioning in Washington's wideout room behind clear WR1 Terry McLaurin. Along with McCaffrey and Williams, the Commanders also have Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Jaylin Lane and Van Jefferson as candidates for playing time
The NFL schedule released last week and we got a nice injection of fantasy football debate and content to further fuel the offseason. The next stop is OTAs, which begin for most teams this week or next. Below we’ll go over some lingering questions and storylines that we’ll be monitoring during OTAs and as we progress toward the summer and minicamps and training camp. We got a report from ESPN’s Jordan Raanan last week that Nabers underwent a second procedure on his right knee that needed surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered in Week 4 of the 2025 regular season. It was just a “clean-up” of the knee, that also needed a meniscus repair. Ummm, okay. So initially the timeline was for Nabers to be ready for training camp in July. The Giants remain hopeful Nabers will be ready for Week 1 when the team takes on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football at home. But let’s be real, all of that feels like a best case scenario for Nabers. As a fantasy manager, it looks like a blatant red flag. Right now, Nabers’ early average draft position, per FantasyPros, is 19.7, putting him as the WR7 off the board. We should see that number continue to fall down; Nabers was being viewed as an early second-round pick before this news. At some point his ADP will stabilize and he’ll either be a risky choice or a value depending on how his recovery progresses over the summer. San Francisco and Aiyuk are headed for a breakup after a messy saga the past season. Aiyuk didn’t play at all in 2025 and missed most of 2024 due to injury after signing a massive four-year, $120 million deal after two consecutive seasons over 1,000 receiving yards. Aiyuk. hasn’t been released yet, but whenever that ball drops, it’ll be interesting to see where the disgruntled wideout lands. Rumors have him going to Washington to pair up with Jayden Daniels . The Commanders drafted Clemson WR Antonio Williams to pair with Terry McLaurin , but there’s not much depth outside those two (unless you count Luke McCaffrey ). Wherever Aiyuk lands, it won’t alter the the fantasy landscape, but he’s still someone who could take some targets away from other receivers. Depending on how healthy he is and where he signs, Aiyuk could be an interesting sleeper late in drafts. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season We were all just waiting for this ball to drop really. The expectation was always for Rodgers to either retire or return to Pittsburgh for a second season . He has a familiar new head coach in Mike McCarthy and a few more weapons in the passing game in Michael Pittman Jr. and newly-drafted WR Germie Bernard . The 42-year-old had a few fantasy-relevant weeks in 2025 but Rodgers is mostly just a streaming option in deeper formats . Still, his return is good news for DK Metcalf , Pittman and Bernard when you consider Mason Rudolph or Will Howard would have been the alternatives. Diggs was recently back in the news after being acquitted after an alleged dispute with a private chef . So it seems teams are eyeing the veteran wideout to add depth as we head into OTAs. Some teams being rumored as a landing spot for Diggs include the Ravens, Chiefs and Commanders. With the Patriots last season, Diggs finished as the WR28 in fantasy points per game. With 85 catches on 102 targets for over 1,000 yards and four touchdowns. Diggs was coming off a torn ACL suffered while with the Texans in 2024. The 32-year-old veteran showed he still has something left in the tank and could be a late-round target depending on where he lands. Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournament A lot of the questions we want answered are for injured players. Jones being one of them after rupturing his Achilles late in the 2025 season. He’s been progressing in his recovery and more recently has been dropping back and throwing the football. He may participate in 7-on-7 drills at OTAs, which would be huge for his prospects of [... truncated ...]
Drops: Luke McCaffrey
Drops: Luke McCaffrey
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