<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/ncaa-football/ohio-state-football-news-fans-love-marshon-lattimore-commanders-change');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ohio State football fans will love Marshon Lattimore’s big Commanders change');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Marshon-Lattimore.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Ohio State football fans will love Marshon Lattimore’s big Commanders change</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-03T13:39:29-07:00">April 3rd, 1:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-03T13:39:29-07:00">April 3rd, 1:39pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NCAA Football</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After getting drafted No. 11 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, Marshon Lattimore graduated from the Ohio State football program, earning a spot on the New Orleans Saints’ defense for nearly a decade. In that time, Lattimore repped No. 23 on his jersey, bringing the same number to his Washington Commanders uniform once he got <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-acquire-marshon-lattimore-in-blockbuster-trade-with-saints">traded from the Saints midway through the 2024 season</a>. However, in 2025, Lattimore is <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1907856510954180685" rel="noopener">cooking up a new look</a>, per Adam Schefter on X, that should bring fans back to his Buckeye days.</p><p>“Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore, who wore No. 23 in his first season with Washington, will switch back to No. 2 — the same number he wore at Ohio State,” Schefter wrote.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore, who wore No. 23 in his first season with Washington, will switch back to No. 2 — the same number he wore at Ohio State. <a href="https://t.co/4LW3fC6mzW">pic.twitter.com/4LW3fC6mzW</a></p><p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1907856510954180685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>In the modern NFL, it’s not uncommon for players to revert to their college football number. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/nfl-news-ezekiel-elliott-specific-free-agency-request-cowboys-release">Ezekiel Elliott changed his number</a> to reflect his former Ohio State days, donning No. 15 in 2024.</p><p>Now, Lattimore is joining the masses, changing to his Ohio State jersey number: No. 2.</p><p>While some traditionalist fans might not like the rise of single-digit jersey numbers on players outside of the quarterback, kicker, and/or punter, the times are changing. Once the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-news-rule-changes-2023-season">NFL reeled back some of its uniform rules</a>, it allowed more position groups to rock the single-digit threads, and plenty of players took the opportunity to change their jersey numbers.</p><p>This time, it’s Lattimore, turning the clock back, and rocking his collegiate jersey number.</p><p>At Ohio State, Lattimore made most of his noise in the 2016 season, ending the year with 41 tackles, nine passes defended, and four interceptions. And after a strong entrance into the NFL — five interceptions in his rookie year — he’s cooled off a bit recently.</p><p>Sure, he’s getting close to 30 years old, but he hasn’t recorded an interception since the first regular-season game of the 2023 campaign. So, Lattimore has gone nearly 600 days since his last interception. Maybe his jersey change is more of a mentality switch than a visual switch-up. As <a href="https://x.com/DeionSanders/status/163676101669945344?lang=en" rel="noopener">the saying goes</a>: Look good, feel good, play good. Something like that.</p><p>However, regardless of his reasoning, Marshon Lattimore will wear No. 2 on his jersey in the 2025 season with the Commanders, throwing it back to his Ohio State football days.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ohio State football fans will love Marshon Lattimore’s big Commanders change

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/3-players-commanders-must-avoid-in-2025-nfl-draft');   ga('set', 'title', '3 players Commanders must avoid in 2025 NFL Draft');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/X-players-Washington-Commanders-must-avoid-in-2025-NFL-Draft-.jpg"></figure><h1>3 players Commanders must avoid in 2025 NFL Draft</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-03T12:04:47-07:00">April 3rd, 12:04pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-03T12:04:47-07:00">April 3rd, 12:04pm</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-how-deebo-samuel-laremy-tunsil-trades-will-change-commanders-offense">Washington Commanders offense will have</a> a different look in 2025. And quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-dan-quinn-jayden-daniels-truth-bomb-skeptics">Jayden Daniels has a chance to improve</a> on his tremendous rookie season. Looking forward, here are three players the Commanders must avoid in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p><p>Washington enters the picking fray with specific needs at four positions. The Commanders need a boost out of the backfield at running back to mesh with Daniels’ running ability. They need a guard to better protect the interior of the offensive line. Also, the defense needs upgrades at the edge rusher and cornerback positions.</p><p>But the Commanders must tread carefully in the draft. Hit on at least two picks, and the Super Bowl picture comes into better focus. Miss on all of the picks and making the playoffs might be the ceiling.</p><h2><b>Commanders should avoid Walter Nolen in Round 1</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/full.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen Lew-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Some draft pundits, and wacky AI software, have the Commanders looking at Nolen for their premier 2025 pick. However, he’s not the right fit for several reasons.</p><p>First, the Commanders beefed up their defensive line by getting Javon Kinlaw in free agency. Because of the contract price they paid for Kinlaw, the Commanders can’t afford to spend their first pick on an interior defensive lineman.</p><p>Also, keep in mind the Commanders only have five picks in the draft. They have to fill those four needs, or else they will be scrounging around the free-agent leftovers throughout the summer.</p><p>In fairness to Nolen, he projects as a Year 1 starter. He has plenty of ability. However, one ding against him has been his inability to reach his potential. And the first thing nfl.com said about the 6-foot-4, 296-pound Mississippi <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/walter-nolen/32004e4f-4c55-2942-e287-746e6b8b2f55" rel="noopener">product wasn’t positive</a>.</p><p>“Nolen has NFL-starting size but won’t blow you away with his physical traits,” Lance Zierlein wrote.</p><p>Now, if an NFL team is looking for a granite rock in the middle of its defense, shouldn’t the first requirement be the opposite? Shouldn’t that team want a guy that DOES blow you away with physical traits?</p><p>Yes, Nolen can make up for it.</p><p>“He gains quick advantages with his explosiveness into contact and ability to beat up blockers when singled up,” Zierlein wrote. “He has the athletic talent to play into gaps but needs to play with better hands to keep himself clean at the point of attack.</p><p>“(Nolen) wins as a rusher with his athleticism and play strength, and doesn’t need to be schemed for. The pass rush still requires refinement, but he already flashes quick-win moves that foreshadow good pressure and sack production as a pro. Nolen’s blend of explosiveness and playmaking talent create high upside as a three-down interior lineman.”</p><p>Nolen is best passed over with the Commanders’ first pick.</p><h2><b>CB Benjamin Morrison should be passed by</b></h2><p>Washington needs help at the cornerback position. And Morrison has decent size at 6-0 with 193 pounds on his frame.</p><p>But there are too many dings to get excited about Morrison. His inconsistent coverage at Notre Dame doesn’t bring a lot of comfort to NFL teams looking for a shut-down corner.</p><p>Here are <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/benjamin-morrison/32004d4f-5256-6235-fecf-92a5e6497940" rel="noopener">some other issues</a>, according to nfl.com.</p><p>“Morrison would appear to be a natural press corner, but he lacks ideal footwork to mirror and match not only the release but the initial route breaks,” Zierlein wrote. “He has below-average coverage fluidity in open spaces and appears to be more effective covering the deep ball than shadowing routes on the first two levels.”</p><p>The Commanders had corners who struggled last year with these same issues. Why go into the draft and pick more of the same problem?</p><h2><b>Commanders shouldn’t get OT Kelvin Banks Jr.</b></h2><p>There’s a lot of discussion with how the offensive line class will play out for the draft. But one thing is in consensus, and that’s a lack of arm length.</p><p>Banks, a Texas product, is part of a group of potential first-round picks that doesn’t hit the 34-inch arm length benchmark that NFL teams prefer. Now, it doesn’t mean Banks won’t be a good pro. But the Commadners shouldn’t spend a first-round pick at a position they don’t need for a guy who doesn’t hit the measurables.</p><p>Rams head coach Sean McVay said it’s <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-draft-2025-short-arms-tackle-prospects-mesaurables-debate" rel="noopener">not a career wrecker</a> to have shorter arms, according to Sports Illustrated.</p><p>“In terms of arm length and some of those different things that allow you to be successful — just based on the nature of what you’re asked to do, snap in and snap out and who you’re going against — we had a guy who was pretty good, too, who didn’t measure well on the defensive line that changed the whole game,” McVay said. “So I think those are parts of the evaluation process, but that tape always speaks to you.</p><p>“I think everybody has these measurements. Especially when you talk about a player like Will Campbell, because he plays long. You have some guys that might measure with length, but they don’t play long. Aaron Kromer, our old offensive line coach in Buffalo, does a great job. He used to say it’s one thing to measure long, but do you play long? Are you playing with extension? Are you playing with length?”</p><p>Plus, the Commanders trade for Laremy Tunsil means they no longer need to look hard at the tackle position for the draft.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 players Commanders must avoid in 2025 NFL Draft

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-draw-eagles-comparison-but-fear');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders draw Eagles comparison, but there’s a ‘fear’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Washington-Commanders-head-coach-Dan-Quinn_754c4c.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders draw Eagles comparison, but there’s a ‘fear’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-03T10:52:54-07:00">April 3rd, 10:52am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-03T10:54:06-07:00">April 3rd, 10:54am</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>By many accounts, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-sneakiest-2025-nfl-free-agency-signing">Washington Commanders did well</a> during the free-agency rush. And they will soon have an opportunity to follow up <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-rumors-land-combine-superstar-espn-mock-draft-steal">with a good draft</a>. The Commanders have even drawn an Eagles comparison, but there’s a fear connected to it.</p><p>NFL executives weighed in on their thoughts <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6244284/2025/04/03/nfl-free-agency-2025-nfc-execs-best-worst/" rel="noopener">on offseason activity</a>, according to nytimes.com. And the Commanders found themselves in an interesting position.</p><p>“I’m afraid that is the team that is going to have the quarterback hit the sophomore slump, and now you have invested in all these older guys and you are not really building a team anymore, you are just adding pieces,” another exec said, noting (Texans QB) C.J. Stroud’s production fell off after a breakout rookie season. “At some point, you get diminishing returns with all those old guys.”</p><h2><b>Commanders head coach Dan Quinn going for it</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Washington-Commanders-head-coach-Dan-Quinn.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On the positive side of things, one executive said the Commanders moves could very well work.</p><p>“They are going for it,” an exec said. “(Coach) Dan Quinn is like, ‘Let’s go.’ I do respect that. It’s a boldness that is not afraid to fail. Kind of like Howie Roseman in Philly pouncing on Saquon Barkley.”</p><p>The Commanders signed or re-signed 23 free agents to one-year contracts. That ranked No. 1 in the NFL. Also, Washington traded draft picks to acquire wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil. And they gave a boatload of cash to defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw.</p><p>That latter of those drew <a href="https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-favorite-least-favorite-free-agency-moves-2025" rel="noopener">a negative reaction</a> from Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus.</p><p>“Despite posting the highest PFF overall grade of his career (56.1), Kinlaw has an extensive track record of subpar play across his NFL tenure,” Cameron wrote. “Now, he stands as one of the 20 highest-paid defensive tackles in the league despite having never earned a 60.0 PFF overall grade in any of his five seasons.”</p><p>But Cameron said the Commanders did well to give Bobby Wagner another one-year deal.</p><p>“Retaining Bobby Wagner to command this defense was perhaps Washington’s most savvy move of the cycle,” Cameron wrote. “At age 34, he posted the highest WAR value of any off-ball linebacker in the NFL in 2024 while clocking his third straight season of 91.0-plus PFF run-defense grades.”</p><p>It remains to be seen what the Commanders can accomplish in 2025, but they’ve definitely taken the chances to have a hop of catching the Eagles.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders draw Eagles comparison, but there’s a ‘fear’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/washington-commanders-sneakiest-2025-nfl-free-agency-signing');   ga('set', 'title', 'Washington Commanders sneakiest 2025 NFL free agency signing');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/23d4fa42-0f0b-11f0-9e97-0242ac120003.jpeg"></figure><h1>Washington Commanders sneakiest 2025 NFL free agency signing</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-02T18:11:15-07:00">April 2nd, 6:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-02T18:45:06-07:00">April 2nd, 6:45pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders approached the 2025 NFL free agency period with the clear intention of making a statement. With renewed commitment to build on the gains fo their impressive 2025 campaign, expectations were high for aggressive moves in the market. Sure, the front office delivered by securing marquee names. However, the most intelligent acquisition may not be the most high-profile one. In an offseason defined by bold signings, the retention of linebacker Bobby Wagner could turn out to be the most underappreciated yet impactful move.</p><h2>Commanders’ 2025 NFL Free Agency Overview: Big Names, Big Questions</h2><p>Jayden Daniels is one of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/commanders-news-dan-quinn-jayden-daniels-truth-bomb-skeptics">the most explosive quarterbacks right now</a>, and he is still on his rookie contract. As such, the Commanders are in full win-now mode. They are shaping their roster to maximize immediate success. Their offseason strategy reflected this urgency. In fact, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-agree-reworked-deal-worth-up-20-million">acquisition of Deebo Samuel Sr.</a> demonstrates creativity in complementing Jayden Daniels’ strengths. At the same time, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-washington-re-signing-te-zach-ertz-deal">retention of veteran tight end Zach Ertz</a> ensured continuity in the offense.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Washington-re-signs-wide-receiver-who-caught-legendary-Jayden-Danie1ls-Hail-Mary.jpg"></figure><p>Furthermore, the addition of Laremy Tunsil further solidifies their commitment to making Daniels’ second year as productive—if not more so—than his first. Meanwhile, the one-year deal for Tress Way highlights a pragmatic approach to filling key needs with short-term value. These moves reinforce a team betting heavily on its ability to generate offensive firepower.</p><p>After an eight-win improvement in 2024, Washington is eager to prove that its success was no fluke. Yet, amid the high-profile signings, one move stands out as a potential game-changer for the defense and team culture: bringing back legendary linebacker Bobby Wagner.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the player who is the Washington Commanders’ sneakiest signing during the 2025 NFL free agency period.</p><h2>Bobby Wagner: The Veteran Anchor Washington Needed</h2><p>Sure, Washington fans were captivated by the high-profile offensive acquisitions. However, the front office made a calculated move by securing Bobby Wagner on a short-term deal. At 34, Wagner may no longer be at the peak of his Seattle Seahawks days. That said, he remains one of the most cerebral and efficient linebackers in the league. Recognizing his enduring value, the Commanders signed him to a two-year, incentive-driven contract. This move emphasized leadership and stability over sheer athleticism.</p><p>Keep in mind that Wagner played a crucial role in Dan Quinn’s defensive overhaul in Washington in 2024. As such, the team wasted no time securing his return. The veteran re-signed on a one-year deal after a season in which he looked as dominant as ever. Recall that he missed just 5.7 percent of his tackle attempts. That actually ranked fifth among linebackers—and tied for second in run stops (41). Of course, Wagner’s presence extends beyond the stat sheet. Remember that he is the heart of a rising defensive unit that could be a deciding factor in Washington’s Super Bowl aspirations.</p><h2>Why Wagner’s Signing is a Masterstroke</h2><p>Yes, other free agent acquisitions generated more buzz. That said, Wagner’s addition may be the most pivotal for Washington’s defense. The Commanders’ front seven has shown flashes of brilliance. However, they lacked a seasoned leader to coordinate the unit. With Wagner in place, Washington gains not only an elite on-field presence but also a mentor for its developing defensive core.</p><p>Wagner’s leadership reaches far beyond the linebacker group. He instills accountability, discipline, and composure. Wagner effectively serves as an extension of the defensive coordinator on the field. His ability to diagnose plays pre-snap and make crucial in-game adjustments is a rare skill set that few linebackers possess at his level. For Washington, his presence could be the defining factor in their defensive transformation.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Washington-set-to-re-sign-Bobby-Wagner-in-big-move.jpg"></figure><h2>Wagner’s Role in 2025</h2><p>The Commanders don’t need Bobby Wagner to be a Defensive Player of the Year contender. They really just need him to be the same intelligent, physical, and reliable linebacker he’s always been. Keep in mind that Wagner remains one of the premier run-stopping linebackers in the NFL. He just has an elite ability to diagnose plays, fill gaps, and bring down ball carriers in traffic. His presence forces opposing offenses to reconsider attacking the middle of the defense. This adds another layer of difficulty for opponents game-planning against Washington.</p><p>This move isn’t just about bolstering the defense—it’s about setting the tone for a franchise seeking long-term success.</p><h2>A Smart Move That Could Pay Huge Dividends</h2><p>In a free agency class defined by splashy offensive signings and big-name acquisitions, Bobby Wagner’s addition stands out as the kind of move that great teams make. While he may not dominate headlines like Deebo Samuel Sr. or Laremy Tunsil, his impact on the Commanders’ defense could be just as crucial. Wagner brings elite instincts, leadership, and stability to a young, hungry team looking to prove its legitimacy. If Washington makes a deep playoff run in 2025, don’t be surprised if Wagner’s presence is one of the biggest reasons why.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Washington Commanders sneakiest 2025 NFL free agency signing

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He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders are moving in the right direction. Washington took a huge leap forward in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-considered-bill-belichick-before-hiring-dan-quinn">year one under head coach Dan Quinn</a>. The Commanders won 12 games during the regular season and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-magic-johnson-immediate-reaction-playoff-win">had a pair of exciting playoff wins in 2024</a>. Now the Commanders are hopeful that they can improve even further in 2025.</p><p>Commanders head coach Dan Quinn <a href="https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1907036986206003575" rel="noopener">opened up on how he thinks</a> offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will use WR Deebo Samuel in 2025.</p><p>“Inside, outside, in the backfield, all the spots,” Quinn said on Tuesday. “Fortunately Kliff’s really equipped at that too. How to be unique and feature players into their best spots. Really pumped to have him.”</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-san-francisco-blockbuster-deebo-samuel-trade-commanders">Commanders acquired Samuel from the 49ers back in March</a> in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Samuel joins a Commanders offense that already includes Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, and a host of other playmakers.</p><p>Washington also made another big move this offseason, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-bombshell-laremy-tunsil-trade-texans">acquiring left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Texans</a>. Tunsil projects as the Commanders’ starting left tackle, which significantly upgrades the team’s offensive line.</p><p>Quinn said of Tunsil on Tuesday that “<a href="https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1907037377840689458" rel="noopener">somebody of that caliber is a big deal</a>” per JP Finlay of NBC Sports.</p><p>Quinn added that offensive lineman Brandon Coleman will start at tackle. However, Quinn added that Coleman does have experience at both tackle and guard.</p><h2><b>Commanders begin contract talks with star Terry McLaurin</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Washington-Commanders-WR-Terry-McLaurin-1.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Commanders are also going to great lengths to retain the star players already on the roster.</p><p>Washington has apparently begun contract <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-gm-terry-mclaurin-statement-contract-talks">negotiations on an extension for star receiver Terry McLaurin</a>.</p><p>Commanders GM Adam Peters made it clear in a recent interview why the team does not want to let McLaurin go.</p><p>“We want to make Terry a Commander for a long time,” Peters said according to Sam Fortier and Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post.</p><p>“He’s a great Commander,” Peters added. “He got better and better as the season went on — not only as a player but as a leader. It was really impressive to see him grow so much. You think of Terry as this pristine, polished player, but then he got even better, so it’s really cool. Everybody can get better, even the great ones. So we’ve had talks with Terry’s representation, and I think — just like any talks we’ll have — those will stay in the house. But it’s been really positive.”</p><p>McLaurin had the best season of his career in 2024 with QB Jayden Daniels. He hauled in 82 receptions for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns.</p><p>McLaurin turns 30 years old in September. If he signs an extension with the Commanders, he could finish his NFL career in Washington.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Deebo Samuel, Laremy Tunsil trades will change Commanders’ offense

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-dan-quinn-jayden-daniels-truth-bomb-skeptics');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders HC Dan Quinn’s Jayden Daniels truth bomb takes aim at skeptics');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dan-Quinns-Jayden-Daniels-truth-bomb-takes-aim-at-skeptics.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders HC Dan Quinn’s Jayden Daniels truth bomb takes aim at skeptics</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-01T08:27:08-07:00">April 1st, 8:27am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-01T09:50:34-07:00">April 1st, 9:50am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Evne though <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/is-jayden-daniels-best-season-rookie-quarterback-nfl-history">Jayden Daniels had a historic 2024 campaign</a>, the Washington Commanders is still the subject of criticism. It hasn’t made Commanders’ head coach Dan Quinn too pleased.</p><p>Via JP Finlay on X (formerly Twitter), the coach <a href="https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1907039737992343902" rel="noopener">explained rather simply</a> his shot back at Daniels’s skeptics.</p><p>“If he wasn’t a dynamic runner, he’d still be an excellent quarterback.”</p><p>Daniels was second among NFL quarterbacks in rushing yards this past season. He only trailed Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson.</p><p>Still, the rushing numbers shouldn’t take away from how elite the rookie quarterback was. For instance, Daniels made NFL history with the Commanders midway through the season.</p><p>He became the only rookie quarterback to have <a href="https://fox59.com/sports/sports-illustrated/8cc9049/commanders-jayden-daniels-sets-rookie-accuracy-record-during-mnf-win/" rel="noopener">at least an 80% completion percentage</a> in a single game with a minimum of 25 passing attempts.</p><p>That statistic alone is beyond impressive. For it to come from a rookie, that’s a generational type of number. Even so, the Commanders went to the NFC Championship game.</p><p>While they were squashed by the Philadelphia Eagles, it was a promising season. There are more ways for Daniels to improve as a player. Quinn sees that there is more to Daniels’ dynamic, other than running.</p><h2><b>Commandes’ Jayden Daniels has Dan Quinn’s support</b></h2><p>Throughout the 2024-25 season, Quinn has been adamant about his support for the rookie quarterback. After the Commanders selected him with the second overall pick, there was a high level of optimism.</p><p>However, the 12-5 record and Wild Card appearance was all many needed to know. Then, Washington defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and then the NFC champions, Detroit Lions.</p><p>While it was an all-around performance, Daniels didn’t shy away from being confident. As he is ready to enter his sophomore season, many are hoping a sophomore slump doesn’t take place.</p><p>As Quinn mentioned though, there is more to his game than simply running the ball. His 3,568 passing yards and 25 touchdowns were beyond impressive.</p><p>Not to mention, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-fans-erupt-after-jayden-daniels-nfl-rookie-of-the-year-win">Daniels won the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year</a>, beating out guys like Bo Nix and Marvin Harrison Jr. While the postseason success might’ve factored in, the Commanders were a lowly team without him.</p><p>Fast forward to this previous season, and there is positive momentum moving their way. Quinn’s upbeat yet charasimatic style works brilliantly with Daniels’s calm demeanor.</p><p>As the 2025-26 season kicks off in a matter of months, the Commanders are in a prime position to continue to make noise. With Daniels at the helm, he’ll likely make more adjustments to his game and shut off the spigot of skeptics’ criticism.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders HC Dan Quinn’s Jayden Daniels truth bomb takes aim at skeptics

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-gm-terry-mclaurin-statement-contract-talks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders GM’s firm Terry McLaurin statement as contract talks begin');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Commanders-news-Washington-GMs-firm-Terry-McLaurin-statement-as-contract-talks-begin.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders GM’s firm Terry McLaurin statement as contract talks begin</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-31T20:04:42-07:00">March 31st, 8:04pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-31T20:06:13-07:00">March 31st, 8:06pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After signing a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-agrees-to-historic-71-million-deal-with-washington">three-year, $68.36 million contract extension</a> in 2022, Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders are in a position where it’s time to sign on the dotted line once again. McLaurin’s contract expires at the end of the 2025 season, meaning Commanders General Manager Adam Peters has an important decision to make. However, on Monday at the NFL owners meetings, Peters <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/03/31/terry-mclaurin-contract-commanders/" rel="noopener">gave an inside look</a> into where the Commanders are at in the process of signing Terry McLaurin to a contract extension.</p><p>“We want to make Terry a Commander for a long time,” Peters said via <i>The Washington Post</i>.</p><p>“He’s a great Commander,” Peters added. “He got better and better as the season went on — not only as a player but as a leader. It was really impressive to see him grow so much. You think of Terry as this pristine, polished player, but then he got even better, so it’s really cool. Everybody can get better, even the great ones. So we’ve had talks with Terry’s representation, and I think — just like any talks we’ll have — those will stay in the house. But it’s been really positive.”</p><p>As a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/terry-mclaurin-has-been-one-of-the-biggest-steals-of-the-2019-nfl-draft-so-far">third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft</a> to the now Commanders, McLaurin has become but another former Ohio State Buckeye receiver to pan out at the next level. Between Ohio State and LSU, it’s safe to say drafting a receiver out of either school will statistically work more times than not.</p><p>Now, McLaurin has been a solid receiver for most of his NFL career, but he hasn’t been an elite one. However, in 2024, he took his game to a new level.</p><p>Before 2024, McLaurin had never surpassed seven touchdowns in a season. As a rookie, he reached the seven-touchdown mark, but he’s never replicated that production. That is, until the 2024 season when he got paired up with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/meet-jayden-daniels-commanders-no-2-pick-2024-nfl-draft">No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft</a>, Jayden Daniels, resulting in his first-ever double-digit-touchdown season as a pro. With Daniels at the helm of the Commanders’ offense, McLaurin had one of his best seasons, hauling in 82 receptions for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns.</p><p>For those counting at home, McLaurin had just one fewer touchdown in 2024 than he had from 2021 to 2023 combined. However, that’s not completely his fault.</p><p>Throughout most of McLaurin’s time with Washington, he’s been paired with middle-level quarterback play. Over the course of his six-year NFL career, he’s had 10 starting quarterbacks:</p><ul><li>Kyle Allen</li><li>Ryan Fitzpatrick</li><li>Garrett Gilbert</li><li>Dwayne Haskins <i>(Rest in Peace)</i></li><li>Taylor Heinicke</li><li>Sam Howell</li><li>Case Keenum</li><li>Colt McCoy</li><li>Alex Smith</li><li>Carson Wentz</li></ul><p>So, with a contract extension on the horizon, while their second-year quarterback is still on a rookie deal, it seems more than likely that the Commanders re-sign McLaurin ahead of the 2025 NFL regular season, based on the words of Adam Peters on Monday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders GM’s firm Terry McLaurin statement as contract talks begin

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-2-time-pro-bowler-reveals-why-left-vikings');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ 2-time Pro Bowler reveals why he left for Vikings');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Commanders-news-2-time-Pro-Bowler-reveals-why-he-left-for-Vikings.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ 2-time Pro Bowler reveals why he left for Vikings</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-30T13:08:56-07:00">March 30th, 1:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-30T13:10:11-07:00">March 30th, 1:10pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Vikings</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jonathan Allen spent eight seasons with the Washington Commanders, earning two Pro Bowls while with the team. However, following their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-washington-preparing-major-front-office-shake-up">front-office rebuild</a> in Ashburn, VA, after the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-daniel-snyders-6-05-billion-sale-josh-harris-final-vote-owners">purchase of the Commanders in 2023</a>, the team’s new ownership has come with a new vision in place. And in their new vision, their two-time Pro Bowler defensive lineman didn’t seem to be a part of their process, causing the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-washington-releasing-pro-bowl-defensive-tackle">Commanders to release Allen</a>. Upon getting released, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/vikings-news-minnesota-lands-ex-commanders-2-time-pro-bowler-60-million-contract">Jonathan Allen signed with the Minnesota Vikings</a>, setting his sights on success alongside former Commanders offensive coordinator and current Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell.</p><p>In an appearance on<i> The Rich Eisen Show</i> on Saturday, Allen <a href="https://x.com/jaydanielsmvp/status/1905757001709507066" rel="noopener">gave an inside peek</a> at how his release came to fruition, along with showing his excitement about the new journey with Minnesota.</p><p>“In the NFL, it’s very hard to play your entire career on one [team], you know,” Allen said via JayDanielsMVP on X. “A new regime came in. They had a path that they wanted to follow, and I wasn’t a part of that. So, I mean, I gotta give them a lot of credit for doing me a favor of releasing me when they did, but you know, things just didn’t work out for whatever reason.</p><p>“But, super excited,” Allen added. “Super, super excited to be part of this new team and reunite with coach O’Connell.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Commanders</a> DE Jonathan Allen on why he left for the Vikings:</p><p>“New regime came in, they had a path they wanted to follow and I wasn’t a part of that so I mean gotta give them a lot of credit for doing me a favor by releasing me…” </p><p>(🎥:<a href="https://twitter.com/RichEisenShow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RichEisenShow</a>) <a href="https://t.co/CF2scOQGWd">pic.twitter.com/CF2scOQGWd</a></p><p>— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayDanielsMVP/status/1905757001709507066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Now, Allen is spot on with his first statement. It’s nearly impossible to stay on one team throughout one’s career, and it’s only getting tougher. With the amount of money players can gain by exercising the right to explore other teams, it’s not easy for NFL players to stick with one team throughout their entire career, especially when it starts getting close to 10 years.</p><p>Even in the traditional workplace, spending a decade at a job is impressive. It’s not an even one-to-one comparison, but it’s there.</p><p>So, although Allen has produced well throughout his career, it appeared Adam Peters had different plans with the defensive line, as the Commanders are only one year separated from <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/best-moves-commanders-2024-nfl-draft">drafting Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton in the second round</a> of the 2024 NFL Draft.</p><p>If they plan on getting him more involved on the defensive line, allowing an aging veteran to test free agency makes sense. It opens the lane for a younger player, Newton, to develop into a potentially better player than Allen. Sure, it’s a gamble, but they were seemingly willing to take it.</p><p>So, although Allen was a staple of the Commanders — and all of their other names throughout franchise history — over the last eight seasons, there’s no ill will towards Washington. In fact, he appreciated how they handled a situation that had the potential to get sticky.</p><p>Now, the two-time Pro Bowler is ready to suit up in the Purple and Gold with the Vikings and make his new home in Eagan, MI.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ 2-time Pro Bowler reveals why he left for Vikings

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-rumors-land-combine-superstar-espn-mock-draft-steal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders rumors: Washington lands NFL Combine superstar in ESPN mock draft ‘steal’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Commanders-rumors-Washington-lands-NFL-Combine-superstar-in-ESPN-mock-draft-steal.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders rumors: Washington lands NFL Combine superstar in ESPN mock draft ‘steal’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-27T11:26:42-07:00">March 27th, 11:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-27T11:28:49-07:00">March 27th, 11:28am</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>A new target has <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-ex-cowboys-wr-guarantee-washington-signing">high expectations for the Washington Commanders</a>. And the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-3-best-players-target-draft-first-round-pick">Commanders have their eyes</a> on a good draft. But everybody in DC would likely be happy if the Commanders landed a certain NFL Combine superstar in an ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/insider/story/_/id/44392562/mock-2025-nfl-draft-seven-rounds-257-picks-matt-miller" rel="noopener">mock draft steal</a>.</p><p>Washington has done quite well in the free agency period. The Commanders made a pair of interesting trades and also signed some players that should help in 2025. Now they need a good draft.</p><p>And this ESPN mock gave them just what they needed.</p><h2><b>Commanders get edge Shemar Stewart in Round 1</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Texas-AM-edge-rusher-Shemar-Stewart.jpg"><figcaption>Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“Stewart has the traits to be great,” Matt Miller wrote. “(He) put on a show at the combine after losing 14 pounds from the Senior Bowl (281 to 267), running a 4.59 40 while leaping 40 inches in the vertical, and 10 feet, 11 inches, in the broad jump. He has the length, speed and power of an All-Pro, but he must learn how to turn his traits into production.”</p><p>First, let’s not get too crazy about this mock draft. Miller took some liberties here in how the draft would play out, and it impacted Washington having Stewart fall into its lap.</p><p>Stewart doesn’t bring impressive stats to the table. He managed only 4.5 total sacks in three years at Texas A&amp;M. But the athletic ability and ceiling will likely keep him from falling all the way to No. 29 in the first round. Still, Miller defended his choice.</p><p>“His run defense impact doesn’t jump off the tape,” Miller said. “He’s the ultimate upside prospect with double-digit sack potential. Stewart would be a huge steal here if he can put everything together, but the disconnect between his measurables and his on-field production could cause him to fall to this point.”</p><h2><b>What do other NFL Draft analysts say?</b></h2><p>Daniel Jeremiah said he sees Stewart as a long, <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-50-2025-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-3-0" rel="noopener">dynamic, and athletic</a> edge rusher, according to nfl.com.</p><p>“He generates a lot of pressures but struggles to finish in the passing game,” Jeremiah wrote. “That’s why his low sack total is misleading. He still impacts the game, even without major sack production. (Stewart) has a very explosive first step and uses his long-arm move to run offensive tackles back to the passer. He bends well at the top of his rush for such a big edge defender.</p><p>“(Also, Stewart) has an outstanding closing burst once he clears the tackle. He does need to add more moves to his arsenal, but I guarantee defensive line coaches are going to be lining up to work with him. Against the run, he can easily set the edge and he has the speed to chase and make plays on the back side. I’m sure some will struggle to see past the limited sack total, but there is just too much talent here to fall into that trap.”</p><p>He would be a great fit for the Commanders. The Commanders desperately need a guy who can set the edge. That would give them a fighting chance against a guy like Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders rumors: Washington lands NFL Combine superstar in ESPN mock draft ‘steal’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-ex-cowboys-wr-guarantee-washington-signing');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ex-Cowboys WR makes guarantee after Commanders signing');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ex-Cowboys-WR-makes-guarantee-after-Washington-signing.jpg"></figure><h1>Ex-Cowboys WR makes guarantee after Commanders signing</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-26T13:35:43-07:00">March 26th, 1:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-26T14:12:47-07:00">March 26th, 2:12pm</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-michael-gallup-shockingly-retirement-decision-age-28">Michael Gallup retiring from the Dallas Cowboys</a> and the NFL, he found a new home with the Washington Commanders. Although he made a move to an NFC East rival, he did so with just cause.</p><p>The Commanders secured the NFC East division crown and made it to the NFC Championship Game. In rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels’s first season, he lit up the NFL world.</p><p>Now, Gallup has a chance to be a part of that. He explained rather simply <a href="https://x.com/Commanders/status/1904949469554327740?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" rel="noopener">what his role would be</a> on the new team.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"I'm gonna bring that energy and bring that juice. If you need something, I'm gonna go get it for you."<a href="https://twitter.com/michael13gallup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michael13gallup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseHail</a></p><p>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1904949469554327740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“I’m gonna bring that energy and bring that juice,” Gallup said via the Commanders X, formerly Twitter, account. “If you need something, I’m gonna go get it for you.”</p><p>After sitting out this past season, it’s clear the football passion never faded. Following an injury-riddled 2023 campaign, he thought it was time to hang up the cleats.</p><p>Since his sophomore season, Gallup has never surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving mark. Regardless of that, a change of scenery might be best for the receiver.</p><p>He’ll be in a more dynamic and explosive offense with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. After all, the Commanders had the fifth-highest scoring offense in the league with 28.5 points per game.</p><h2><b>Michael Gallup could be the Commanders’ secret weapon</b></h2><p>Gallup has a knack for the deep ball. Luckily, Daniels is more than comfortable with throwing it. As mentioned earlier, Kingsbury has a dynamic offensive system.</p><p>Throughout the season, he had guys like Olamide Zaccheaus and Noah Brown making big-time plays. Adding Gallup to that list wouldn’t hurt the Commanders in the slightest.</p><p>Not to mention, several other teams were pursuing him for the past year. When <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/nfl-news-ex-cowboys-wr-eyeing-comeback-sudden-retirement">Gallup made the decision for a comeback</a>, Washington came calling.</p><p>They’ll continue to grow their receiver room with the addition of the former Cowboys wide receiver. With head coach Dan Quinn and Kingsbury both staying, they want to run it back.</p><p>Also, the Eagles lost some players to retirement and free agency. For Washington, this could be the <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/team/washington-football-team/" rel="noopener">ultimate time to load up</a> and make a deep playoff run.</p><p>While they tasted the NFC Championship Game, that likely isn’t enough. Quinn took his previous team, the Atlanta Falcons, to the 2017 Super Bowl.</p><p>Although they ran into Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, he understands what it takes to get there. One of those elements is having depth at all positions. Gallup effortlessly brings that to the Commanders as the 2025 season approaches.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ex-Cowboys WR makes guarantee after Commanders signing

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-3-best-players-target-draft-first-round-pick');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders 3 best players to target with 2025 NFL Draft first-round pick');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Washington-Commanders-3-best-players-to-target-with-2025-NFL-Draft-first-round-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders 3 best players to target with 2025 NFL Draft first-round pick</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-24T17:24:36-07:00">March 24th, 5:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-24T17:25:43-07:00">March 24th, 5:25pm</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>There seems to be a lot of chatter surrounding the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-rumors-the-surprising-trade-espn-wants-washington-to-make">Washington Commanders and what they should do</a> with their first-round pick. ESPN and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/perfect-trade-commanders-complete-after-free-agency-frenzy">ClutchPoints suggested the Commanders</a> should trade down and acquire more picks. However, here are the three best players the Commanders should target in the 2025 NFL Draft if they stay at No. 29 with their first-round pick.</p><p>Washington has a Super Bowl mindset for the 2025 season. The organization plans to strike while the iron — in this case, quarterback Jayden Daniels — is hot and inexpensive. The Commanders have made significant upgrades through free agency. Now it’s time to hit a couple of home runs in the draft.</p><p>Two of the most well-known NFL draft analysts are Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN and NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah. They both think the Commanders will look at the cornerback position at No. 29 overall.</p><h2><b>Commanders in the market for CB Azareye-h Thomas?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Florida-State-CB-Azareyeh-Thomas.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It would be hard to argue with the Commanders looking in this direction. Thomas stands almost 6-foot-2 and weighs 197 pounds. But is the first round too high for this Florida State product?</p><p>Remember, whoever plays cornerback for the Commanders will have to deal with A.J. Brown (Eagles), CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys), and Malik Nabers (Giants). That’s six games worth of tough coverage. Of course, the Commanders have Marshon Lattimore, but he showed last season he could not handle Brown or Lamb. So Thomas would have to step up and deal with it, at least on a part-time basis during a given matchup.</p><p>One knock on Thomas <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/azareye-h-thomas/32005448-4f02-9457-6442-59bf797e4ae8" rel="noopener">is his speed</a>, according to nfl.com.</p><p>“Press-man cornerback with average speed but excellent length to disrupt game flow for opponents,” Lance Zierlein wrote. “Thomas deters early looks his way from quarterbacks by jabbing, crowding, and smothering the release from press. He lacks route recognition and lateral twitch to stay tight to breaks from off-man.</p><p>“(Also,) he needs to develop his instincts and trust his eyes from zone coverage. He has average top-end speed but competes to shrink the receiver’s downfield catch odds using his length and ball skills … more likely to spoil a catch than make a play on the football that results in a turnover. But that could change with more experience. He’s below average in run support, although he improved in that area in 2024. Thomas needs more seasoning, but he could become a good starter within two or three years.”</p><p>That last sentence isn’t good enough. The Commanders need a dude for 2025.</p><h2><b>Would CB Maxwell Hairston be the right fit?</b></h2><p>Let’s look at Kiper’s pick, Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston. He doesn’t have the height or weight of Thomas at 5-11 and 183 pounds. But Hairston <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/maxwell-hairston/32004841-4974-0557-7544-a7fed2221d85" rel="noopener">can flat-out run</a> with a 40-yard dash time of 4.28 seconds.</p><p>“Slender outside cornerback with long arms and impressive ball production,” Zierlein wrote. “Hairston is capable of playing all forms of zone and man coverage. He anticipates well with his eyes forward and has the burst to take the ball away, posting six interceptions (three returned for TDs) over his last 20 games.</p><p>“(Also,) he stays connected in man coverage with good agility and fluidity but needs to do a better job of locating the football downfield. He will struggle to contest big wideouts, and his run support will turn off some teams. Hairston has the athleticism and on-ball talent to become a starter, but he needs to prove he can hold up to the rigors and physicality of the NFL game.”</p><p>Again, big questions abound with Hairston. His lack of physicality would make him fodder for Brown and Lamb.</p><p>No, the Commanders should not focus on getting a cornerback. They should wait until the second round and take the slight discount because the aforementioned players have key drawbacks that aren’t worth the first round.</p><h2><b>What positional direction should Commanders go?</b></h2><p>Instead, the Commanders should focus squarely on edge rusher. One of <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/four-round-2025-nfl-mock-draft-three-qbs-taken-in-top-seven-picks-steelers-select-rb-in-first-round" rel="noopener">those guys would be</a> Marshall’s Mike Green, according to a recent nfl.com mock draft.</p><p>Green could fit in immediately as a pass rusher, paying dividends as early as Week 1. And his other deficiencies could <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mike-green/32004752-4532-8003-5243-a627699fc537" rel="noopener">be worked on</a> as the season progresses.</p><p>“High-energy pass rusher with productivity and a method of play that should translate to the next level,” Zeirlien wrote. “Green displays a natural and instinctive rush, utilizing loose hips and a series of moves and counters that can open doors with force or finesse. He’s very physical, with notes of violence in the way he attacks blockers in both phases.</p><p>“His explosiveness allows him to penetrate gaps, play around or through the protection edges and change direction quickly to finish in the backfield. He relentlessly presses forward, but can run out of gas due to his hot-running motor. Teams might wish he were heavier and longer but he’s willful, skilled and powerful with the ability to create enormous matchup concerns as an edge rusher on the next level.”</p><h2><b>Which edge rushers fill the bill? </b></h2><p>Green or Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr. should <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/james-pearce-jr./32005045-4127-9289-4a5c-1de3f930dfef" rel="noopener">be the target</a> at No. 29. Pearce can be explosive, too.</p><p>“Pearce is a tight-hipped, linear pass rusher with explosive take-offs and good speed-to-power but a lack of bend to flatten at the top,” Zeirlien wrote. “His high pressure rate is partially derived from an instinctive feel for positioning, allowing him to work around protection for quick wins into the pocket.</p><p>“He’s very long but narrow through his hips, so the build-out of his frame might be limited. Pearce knows how to play around blocks and has the speed to close and tackle, but his base is naturally narrow and lacks bend. He’ll need to improve his strength and technique as an NFL run defender. Despite those concerns, Pearce’s length, twitch and rush production create a higher ceiling.”</p><p>Whatever the Commanders do in the first round, rest assured getting a defensive player will be at the top of the list. The only way they would stray is if an offensive player surprisingly drops.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders 3 best players to target with 2025 NFL Draft first-round pick

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-rumors-the-surprising-trade-espn-wants-washington-to-make');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders rumors: The ‘surprising’ trade ESPN wants Washington to make');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Commanders-rumors-The-surprising-trade-ESPN-wants-Washington-to-make.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders rumors: The ‘surprising’ trade ESPN wants Washington to make</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-24T09:44:11-07:00">March 24th, 9:44am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-24T15:31:17-07:00">March 24th, 3:31pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders are looking to reinvent the swagger that they had last season, making it <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-emotional-nsfw-reaction-to-nfc-championship-game-loss">all the way to the NFC Championship Game</a>. So far in free agency, they’ve made moves to improve their team, and the next step is to draft the right players who fit the team.</p><p>The Commanders have five picks in this year’s draft, starting with the 29th pick in the first round. Though a team with success like the Commanders would usually be aggressive, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell thinks that the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/44369237/2025-nfl-draft-round-1-trades-teams-move-picks-offseason" rel="noopener">best idea for them</a> is to trade down.</p><p>“General manager Adam Peters’ 2024 draft class was much more promising, but one draft can only do so much,” Barnwell wrote. “Furthermore, after trades for offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, and wideout Deebo Samuel, the Commanders don’t have picks in Rounds 3 and 4 of this draft.</p><p>“They’re also down second- and fourth-round picks in 2026 as part of the deal for Tunsil. Per Stuart’s chart, they rank 31st in draft capital in 2025 and last in 2026. It’s understandable why Peters wanted to add veterans to the roster, but the 2024 Texans showed how a team built around veterans and free agent additions can stagnate, even with a young star at quarterback.</p><p>“Picks at the bottom of Round 1 often draw trade calls from teams selecting at the top of Round 2 that want to move up. Peters would be wise to seriously consider those offers.”</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-agree-reworked-deal-worth-up-20-million">Commanders have made a lot of trades</a> to add veterans to their team, and now it may be time for them to recoup some of that capital to bring some young depth.</p><h2><b>Commanders should focus on adding draft capital</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jayden-Daniels_f80d7c.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Commanders have done everything the right way as far as adding talent around Jayden Daniels while he’s still on his rookie deal. This helps them bring in large contracts while not having to worry about signing Daniels to an extension anytime soon.</p><p>At the same time, the draft will be important, and having as many picks as you can get can be a luxury instead of always signing free agents.</p><p>It will be interesting to see what the Commanders decide to do in the draft and whether they will prioritize either offense or defense. They have talent on both sides of the ball, but there are a few holes that they can consider filling with their picks. They had a solid draft last year, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if they did the same next season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders rumors: The ‘surprising’ trade ESPN wants Washington to make

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-juju-watkins-photo-ncaa-tournament-viral');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jayden Daniels-JuJu Watkins photo during NCAA Tournament goes viral');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Commanders-news-Jayden-Daniels-JuJu-Watkins-photo-during-NCAA-Tournament-goes-viral.jpg"></figure><h1>Jayden Daniels-JuJu Watkins photo during NCAA Tournament goes viral</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-22T21:46:15-07:00">March 22nd, 9:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-22T22:00:38-07:00">March 22nd, 10:00pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NCAA Basketball</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jayden Daniels had a memorable debut season with the Washington Commanders, leading the team to the NFC Championship Game and taking home <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-fans-erupt-after-jayden-daniels-nfl-rookie-of-the-year-win">Offensive Rookie of the Year honors</a>. During some downtime in the offseason, Daniels attended USC’s matchup against UNC Greensboro in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.</p><p>However, after the Trojans dispatched the Spartans 71-25, Daniels caused <a href="https://x.com/BryanDFischer/status/1903573053071876200" rel="noopener">quite a stir</a> when he was seen sitting with USC star JuJu Watkins.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="in">JuJu and Jayden. <a href="https://t.co/ddOFenjTJ2">pic.twitter.com/ddOFenjTJ2</a></p><p>— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) <a href="https://twitter.com/BryanDFischer/status/1903573053071876200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Watkins dominated in the game, putting up 22 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes and helping the Trojans advance to the second round of the tournament. Watkins did have an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-basketball/usc-womens-basketball-news-juju-watkins-shuts-down-concern-injury-scare">injury scare during the game</a>, rolling her ankle while driving to the hoop. But she downplayed concerns about the ailment after the game.</p><p>Watkins then entered the arena, found Daniels and sat next to him. The two could be seen having a conversation while watching Mississippi State defeat California in the first round.</p><h2><b>The Commanders supported Jayden Daniels with offseason additions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jayden-Daniels.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The two athletes both hail from Southern California and both have endorsement deals with Nike. Aside from that, not much is known about their relationship. But based on clips from the tournament, they appear to be friendly.</p><p>Daniels was selected second overall by the Commanders in the 2024 draft out of LSU. He helped turn the team around, leading Washington to a 12-5 record and its first playoff victory since 2005.</p><p>And Daniels has continued winning during the offseason. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-magic-johnson-jayden-daniels-reaction-deebo-samuel-trade">Commanders added Deebo Samuel</a> in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers, providing the young passer with a dynamic receiving option opposite Terry McLaurin.</p><p>The Commanders also <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-laremy-tunsil-breaks-silence-trade-commanders">landed left tackle Laremy Tunsil</a> in a deal with the Texans. The veteran lineman is excited to block for Daniels. His addition should help the team improve its pass protection after giving up 47 sacks in 2024.</p><p>Watkins and USC take on Mississippi State in Round 2 on Monday, March 24. Fans will have an eye out to see if Daniels shows up again to root the team on.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jayden Daniels-JuJu Watkins photo during NCAA Tournament goes viral

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/perfect-trade-commanders-complete-after-free-agency-frenzy');   ga('set', 'title', 'Perfect trade Commanders must complete after 2025 NFL free agency frenzy');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Perfect-trade-Washington-Commanders-must-complete-after-2025-NFL-free-agency-frenzy.jpg"></figure><h1>Perfect trade Commanders must complete after 2025 NFL free agency frenzy</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-21T10:43:48-07:00">March 21st, 10:43am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-21T10:43:48-07:00">March 21st, 10:43am</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders have done plenty to enhance their offense, especially <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-agree-reworked-deal-worth-up-20-million">in the wide receiver room by adding Deebo Samuel</a> via trade. They <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-agrees-deal-former-cowboys-wr">also added a depth piece recently</a>. But here is the perfect trade the Commanders must complete after the 2025 free agency frenzy.</p><p>Washington general manager Adam Peters has been molding the Commanders roster into a serious Super Bowl contender. He has done work on both sides of the football, adding key pieces and taking some chances. But that’s how it works in the NFL. Every free agent signing and trade is a risk. Nobody knows how players will respond to a new setting or a new contract.</p><p>But the Commanders still need to build on their defense. They only have five picks in the upcoming draft, and two of those are throw-away selections in the sixth and seventh rounds.</p><h2><b>Commanders need to trade up or down in Round 1</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Washington-Commanders-GM-Adam-Peters_3f2f67.jpg"><figcaption>Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Washington faces a crossroads. The Commanders aren’t likely to get a stud difference-maker at No. 29 in the draft. Yes, they could hope someone falls to them. But that’s counting on a lot of mistakes by other organizations.</p><p>Instead of waiting and hoping, the Commanders need to be proactive. They still have a need at the cornerback position, but losing Dante Fowler Jr. means the team desperately needs an edge rusher.</p><p>Many publications have the Commanders getting Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr. at No. 29. That seems far-fetched with Pearce <a href="https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-draft-rankings-edge-defender" rel="noopener">ranking No. 12</a> on the Pro Football Focus big board. Also, Pearce <a href="https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/positions/EDGE/1/2025" rel="noopener">ranks 19 on the</a> nfldraftbuzz.com chart.</p><p>Another popular choice is Donovan Ezeiruaku of Boston College. But he ranks No. 16 for PFF. The odd thing is Ezeirauku sits at No. 44 on the NFL Draft Buzz board. That’s a pretty wide swath. <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-50-2025-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-3-0" rel="noopener">He’s No. 30</a> on nfl.com, according to Daniel Jeremiah. MelKiper Jr. <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2025/3/20/24390344/2025-nfl-draft-mel-kiper-drops-top-10-edge-rusher-rankings" rel="noopener">has him at</a> No. 32.</p><p>So at least Ezeirauku would be within range. But is he a one-man difference-maker? He has frame limitations, so he may only be able to be deployed situationally early in his career. And the Commanders need a 2025 splash.</p><p>That’s why they could trade up. Finding a partner may not be easy. And how high to go is the question. The Commanders would likely have to pair their first- and second-round picks to get high enough for a shot at Marshall Mike Green or Georgia’s Mykel Williams.</p><p>But even if they trade up and hit a home run at the edge position, they still leave the cornerback position wanting.</p><p>So the perfect trade seems to be trading down. The Commanders should send their Round 1 pick and acquire a second pick in the second round, along with a third- or fourth-round selection.</p><p>This makes the most sense because the Commanders could get a pair of 1B players instead of trying to grab and 1A and make do at the cornerback position.</p><p>Moving down could keep the Commanders in the market for a guy like Texas A&amp;M’s Nic Scourton. Here’s what Lance Zierlein of nfl.com <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/nic-scourton/32005343-4f81-4747-b38e-43ebd9d2e99c" rel="noopener">said about him</a>.</p><p>“Physical edge presence with the potential for creating havoc on all three downs,” Zierlein wrote. “Scourton can power across the blocker’s face and into gaps but is an average “set-and-contain” run defender. He plays with adequate hustle and range in pursuit and hits runners with heavy pads. He’s an eclectic rusher with a mature rush plan and rarely shows opponents the same look on consecutive plays.</p><p>“He won’t outrace or bulldoze tackles, but he utilizes tempo alterations and a bag full of moves and counters. Teams threw chips and double-teams his way out of concern and respect. Scourton’s size, demeanor, and rush talent give him a chance to become a productive three-down starter off the edge.”</p><p>That’s a well-rounded player. And then the Commanders could add a much-needed cornerback with their pick at No. 61. There’s a good chance Iowa State;s Darien Porter could be in the mix at that spot.</p><p>And this is what nfl.com had to say about Porter.</p><p>“Sixth-year senior with elite traits and special teams talent but only one year of starting experience at cornerback,” Lance Zierlein wrote. “Porter’s rep total is heavy on zone coverages but he has the athleticism, burst and speed to handle more man coverage. He has excellent zone awareness with the twitch and ball skills to expand his sphere of influence.</p><p>“(Porter) uses his length to shade downfield throws but needs to get stronger to improve his press, his contest and his tackling in run support. More schooling is needed as a pattern-matcher but his athletic profile and instant impact on special teams should create more confidence in projecting Porter’s continued ascension as a CB2/CB3.”</p><p>Porter’s volume of college experience, despite limited time at the position, would help him step into an immediate role with the Commanders. Therefore, if the Commanders trade down and land a package like Scourton and Porter, they would potentially have two Week 1 starters.</p><p>Also, think about the 6-foot-3, 195-pound Porter matching up against the Eagles’ A.J. Brown, the Cowboys CeeDee Lamb, or the Giants’ Malik Nabers in certain situations — like near the goal line. He could take away lobs to these guys and limit the goal-line effectiveness of key division rivals.</p><p>This is the way the Commanders need to go. They must add two quality players in the second round while moving back into the Round 3 picture. That’s the place they could go for a running back. The draft is deep at the running back position, and the Commanders need that final piece for their offense.</p><p>Maybe they could grab a player like Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson. Or perhaps Arizona State’s Cameron Skattebo falls into their lap. Regardless, the Commanders can find running back help in the third round. But they have to wheel and deal to get a pick there.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Perfect trade Commanders must complete after 2025 NFL free agency frenzy

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-agrees-deal-former-cowboys-wr');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders agree to deal with former Cowboys WR');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-03-20-at-2.15.52-PM.png"></figure><h1>Commanders agree to deal with former Cowboys WR</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-20T11:17:13-07:00">March 20th, 11:17am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-20T11:17:13-07:00">March 20th, 11:17am</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The receiver room for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-agree-reworked-deal-worth-up-20-million">Washington Commanders already looked different</a> after a free-agent signing. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-biggest-need-to-address-after-first-week-of-2025-nfl-free-agency">And while the team has defensive needs</a>, they continued to add to the offense. The Commanders <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1902775249168633939" rel="noopener">agreed to a deal</a> with a former Cowboys wide receiver, according to Tom Pelissero’s post on X.</p><p><i>🆕 addition to the wide receiver room</i><br><i>@michael13gallup</i><br><i>| #RaiseHail</i></p><p>A six-year veteran, Michael Gallup joined the Cowboys’ organization as a third-round pick out of Colorado State. Always second fiddle in Dallas, Gallup’s best year came in 2019 when he caught 66 passes for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns.</p><p>However, his production dropped off to 843 yards in 2020. He failed to top 500 yards in any of the seasons from 2021-23 with injuries playing a role. Gallup did not play in the NFL in 2024 as he chose to retire.</p><h2><b>Commanders add WR Michael Gallup</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-of-Giants-cornerback-Deonte-Banks.jpg"><figcaption>Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Interestingly, former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Gallup had lead-role ability back in his best season.</p><p>“Let’s make it clear, Michael Gallup is a No. 1 receiver in my view,” McCarthy said. “I think we’re very fortunate. He was definitely one of the players who really jumped off the video in the offseason study.”</p><p>Of course, those days are long gone. However, Gallup won’t be asked to be a WR1 with the Commanders. He won’t be tasked as a WR2, either, now that Deebo Samuel is in the house. So can Michael Gallup be a consistent No. 3? From a talent standpoint, it seems like he could.</p><p>But he will have to overcome the injury woes. An ACL ended his season in 2021 and limited him in 2022.</p><p>It could be that the Commanders like what they see of Gallup. Dan Quinn has familiairty with Gallup from his days in Dallas. Or it could be an indication of the dwindling free agent market — at least from an affordability standpoint.</p><p>For example, the Commanders could have signed Stefon Diggs. But maybe they get similar production from Gallup because Diggs can’t stay on the field health-wise. And Gallup costs a whole lot less. Keep in mind Gallup is 29 years old. All of the top remaining free agents are on the other side of 30.</p><p>A bonus for Gallup is he will be able to play with young quarterback Jayden Daniels delivering passes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders agree to deal with former Cowboys WR

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-agree-reworked-deal-worth-up-20-million');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders, Deebo Samuel agree to reworked deal worth up to $20 million');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Commanders-news-Washington-Deebo-Samuel-agree-to-reworked-deal-worth-up-to-20-million.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders, Deebo Samuel agree to reworked deal worth up to $20 million</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-19T13:22:07-07:00">March 19th, 1:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-19T14:03:39-07:00">March 19th, 2:03pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-news-san-francisco-blockbuster-deebo-samuel-trade-commanders">Washington Commanders acquired Deebo Samuel</a> from the San Francisco 49ers a few weeks ago, and now they’re <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1902441094245220609" rel="noopener">giving him a new contract</a>, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.</p><p>“A reworked deal for Deebo in DC: the Commanders are guaranteeing $17 million of Deebo Samuel’s previously non-guaranteed salary for this season, along with adding another $3 million worth of incentives, per sources. Samuel now will play this season on a one-year deal worth up to $20 million, including $17 million guaranteed,” Schefter wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Samuel will be a great addition to the Commanders, who was a surprise team last season, making it all the way to the NFC Championship. Jayden Daniels gets another weapon on offense, and Samuel can line up as receiver and in the backfield as well.</p><p>It was obvious last season with the 49ers that Samuel wasn’t getting the same amount of love he’d gotten in previous years with the team. His targets dropped as Brock Purdy started to spread the ball around more, and he was also in and out of the lineup with injuries.</p><p>With the Commanders, Samuel shouldn’t expect a boatload of targets, but he should be featured often in an offense run by Kliff Kingsbury, who is a genius on that side of the ball.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/commanders-news-washington-re-signs-receiver-caught-jayden-daniels-hail-mary">Commanders have been making moves</a> during the offseason to improve their team and to ensure that they’re back and ready to make another deep playoff run. Daniels has shown that in his young career, he’s ready to lead the team and has nothing but resilience in him. Resilient is the word to describe the entire Commanders team, especially with the run that they went on at the end of the season to get into the playoffs.</p><p>With Samuel bringing a veteran presence to the team, the sky is the limit for the Commanders.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders, Deebo Samuel agree to reworked deal worth up to $20 million

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/net-worth/deebo-samuel-net-worth');   ga('set', 'title', 'Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2025');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Deebo-Samuels-net-worth-in-2025.jpg"></figure><h1>Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2025</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-18T12:35:49-07:00">March 18th, 12:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-18T12:38:16-07:00">March 18th, 12:38pm</time><address><a>Timothy Sevilleja</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2025 is $20 million. Samuel is the new starting wide receiver for the Washington Commanders. He is one of the most versatile wide receivers in the NFL and was a key player for the San Francisco 49ers for six seasons. Here is a look at Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2025. </p><h2><b>What is Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2025?: $20 million (estimate)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Deebo-Samuels-net-worth-in-2024-1.webp"></figure><p>Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2025 <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nfl/deebo-samuel-net-worth/" rel="noopener">is $20 million</a>. This is according to Celebrity Net Worth. </p><p>Tyshun Raequan Samuel was born in Inman, S.C., wherein he attended Chapman High School. He played high school football for Chapman, which he led as far as the semifinals of the AAA playoffs.</p><p>On the way to doing so, he won the High School Sports Report Class AAA Offensive Player of the Year. He finished his high school career with 53 touchdowns, 94 tackles, and 12 interceptions as he was rated as a three-star recruit going into college. </p><h2>Deebo Samuel’s college career</h2><p>Samuel committed to his hometown University of South Carolina. After redshirting his freshman year, he only played five games in his sophomore season due to a hamstring injury obtained in the season opener against North Carolina. He had a much better sophomore season, playing 10 games while leading his team in receptions with 59 for 783 yards. </p><p>However, the injury bug would again bite Samuel. It was even worse this time out, with him suffering a gruesome right fibula break just three games into the season. Furthermore, he sprained his foot while in rehab, officially ruling him out for the rest of his junior season. </p><p>Samuel played out his last year of eligibility with the Gamecocks, which turned out to be his best college football season. He finished the season with 882 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns.</p><p>His best game came against the Clemson Tigers, against whom he caught 10 passes for 210 yards to go along with three touchdowns. He finished his collegiate career with a 2019 Senior Bowl selection. </p><h2><b>Deebo Samuel is drafted by the 49ers</b></h2><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the #36 overall pick in the 2019 <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLDraft</a>, the <a href="https://twitter.com/49ers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@49ers</a> select WR Deebo Samuel! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/p4BNydqHSx">pic.twitter.com/p4BNydqHSx</a></p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1121919068460634112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2019</a></blockquote></figure><p>Off the back of a good senior season, Samuel declared for the 2019 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers selected him in the second round with the 36th overall pick. </p><p>Samuel contributed to the team right away. In his debut, he caught three passes for 17 yards in a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He scored his first touchdown the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals to go along with five receptions for 87 yards.</p><p>He got his next TD during Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers to go with three receptions for 19 yards and 29 rushing yards in yet another win. More notable performances include wins against the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, and the Seattle Seahawks in the last game of the regular season.</p><p>He finished the regular season with 57 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns. Samuel capped off the 2019 season with a record 53 rushing yards in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. </p><p>The Niners placed Samuel on the nonfootball injury list to start the 2020 season. They moved him to the reserve/COVID-19 list later on. He only played in seven games that season, with 33 receptions for 391 yards and one TD. </p><h2><b>Deebo Samuel’s breakout season</b></h2><p>He’d more than make up for this with a good 2021 season. Samuel was awarded his first NFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 8 for having six catches for 171 yards receiving in a win against the Chicago Bears.</p><p>The second came just two weeks later in a Week 10 win against the Los Angeles Rams, with Samuel getting five catches for 97 yards and five carries for 36 yards to go along with two touchdowns.</p><p>With his excellent performances that season, Samuel was selected to the Pro Bowl. He finished his breakout year with 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and 58 rushing attempts for 365 rushing yards.</p><p>He had six receiving touchdowns and eight rushing touchdowns, the record number for wide receivers. Obviously, this would go on to lead to adding to Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2024.</p><p>The next two seasons were a step back for Samuel. In the two seasons combined, he totaled just slightly more yards receiving than he had in 2021 as the Niner offense focused more on a ground attack featuring running back Christian McCaffrey.</p><p>However, he came up with a big game with eight receptions for 89 yards in the NFC Championship Game despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-news-deebo-samuel-4-word-comment-on-shoulder-injury" rel="noopener">dealing with a shoulder injury</a> to help the Niners earn a berth in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-picks-predictions-odds-super-bowl-58-patrick-mahomes-chiefs-49ers" rel="noopener">Super Bowl 58</a>. However, the Niners lost 25-22 in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. </p><p>In 2024, Samuel had 51 receptions for 670 yards. After the season, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-san-francisco-blockbuster-deebo-samuel-trade-commanders">Niners traded Samuel to the Washington Commanders</a> for a fifth-round draft pick.</p><h2><b>Deebo Samuel’s earnings</b></h2><p>Samuel’s first contract with the 49ers was a four-year deal worth $7 million with an average salary of $1.8 million and a signing bonus of $3.6 million. His most recent contract, meanwhile, is a three-year agreement worth $71.5 million, worth 10 times more than his entry-level deal.</p><p>He has a signing bonus of $24 million, and an average salary of $23 million. As such, his net worth should be significantly higher than $10 million by the end of the year. </p><p>Nevertheless, did Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2025 surprise you?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Deebo Samuel’s net worth in 2025

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-washington-reveal-deebo-samuels-number');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders reveal Deebo Samuel’s number');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Washington-reveals-Deebo-Samuels-number.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders reveal Deebo Samuel’s number</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-18T10:16:14-07:00">March 18th, 10:16am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-18T11:16:51-07:00">March 18th, 11:16am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Recently, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-biggest-need-to-address-after-first-week-of-2025-nfl-free-agency">Washington Commanders pulled off</a> one of the bigger trades of the NFL offseason by<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-deebo-samuel-trade-request-kyle-shanahan"> acquiring Deebo Samuel</a> from the San Francisco 49ers. Samuel figures to add another dimension to a Commanders offense led by Jayden Daniels, who recently put together one of the most impressive rookie seasons in recent NFL history.</p><p>Fans hoping to see a glimpse of Samuel in his new Commanders threads needed wait no longer than Tuesday morning, when <a href="https://x.com/Commanders/status/1902035979118018964" rel="noopener">the team posted</a> a photoshopped picture of him in uniform, in the process revealing that he will be wearing number one this year.</p><p>“1 of 1,” wrote the team in the caption on X, formerly Twitter.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="und">1 of 1<a href="https://twitter.com/19problemz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@19problemz</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseHail</a> <a href="https://t.co/XUcTRZ28Yo">pic.twitter.com/XUcTRZ28Yo</a></p><p>— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1902035979118018964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Samuel wore number 19 during his tenure with the 49ers, which included some great seasons but also injury concerns, particularly over the last couple of years.</p><h2><b>How much can Deebo help Washington?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Samuel-during-an-interview.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Not many if any pundits projected the Commanders to be a playoff team, let alone a conference finalist, heading into this past 2024-25 NFL season. However, that’s exactly the position the team found themselves in thanks in no small part to the play of Jayden Daniels as well as the coaching of Dan Quinn.</p><p>Washington’s pass offense turned into one of the better units in the NFL by season’s end and figures to only improve with the acquisition of the Swiss Army Knife that is Sameul. Due to his age and injury concerns, there are some questions as to just how much Samuel has left in the tank at this stage of his career, but if anyone can help him recapture the glory of his earlier 49ers days, it’s Daniels.</p><p>Meanwhile, Commanders fans are clammoring for the team to bolster up their pass rush and run defense, which was one of the few true weaknesses on the roster this past year. Names like Trey Hendrickson remain available on the trade market and could certainly help Washington out in that department.</p><p>In any case, the Commanders will now turn their attention to the NFL Draft, which is slated to take place in late April from Green Bay.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-biggest-need-to-address-after-first-week-of-2025-nfl-free-agency');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ biggest need to address after first week of 2025 NFL free agency');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Washington-Commanders-biggest-need-to-address-after-first-week-of-2025-NFL-free-agency.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ biggest need to address after first week of 2025 NFL free agency</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-17T18:26:30-07:00">March 17th, 6:26pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-17T18:26:30-07:00">March 17th, 6:26pm</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>During the offseason, the Washington Commanders made a pair of high-level trades. They <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-warning-rest-nfl-49ers-trade">bargained for Deebo Samuel</a> before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-bombshell-laremy-tunsil-trade-texans">unloading draft picks to acquire Laremy Tunsil</a>. Also, they signed key free agents. But here is the biggest need the Commanders must address after the first week of 2025 NFL free agency.</p><p>The Commanders knocked at the door of the Super Bowl last season, and the belief around the league is they will be major players again this year. But they must address a glaring need, and that is edge defender.</p><p>Their current projected starters are Dorrance Armstrong and Deatrich Wise Jr. Armstrong totaled only five sacks in 16 games last season. He added 14 quarterback hits, but neither of those numbers will work for a true Super Bowl contender. Wise is another five-sack guy who added only eight quarterback hits.</p><h2><b>Commanders GM Adam Peters has work to do</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Washington-Commanders-GM-Adam-Peters.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The main reason the Commanders are in need of help is because the Cowboys re-signed Dante Fowler after one sack-filled season with the Commanders.</p><p>Arguably the best remaining free agent edge rusher is Za’Darius Smith. But he will turn 33 years old this season. However, he racked up nine sacks combined with the Browns and Lions. So he still has juice.</p><p>Another player the Commanders could target is Zaeez Ojulari. He totaled six sacks and 10 quarterback hits for the Giants last season.</p><p>One of the guys the Commanders could target in the draft is James Pearce Jr. from the University of Tennessee. He could go much higher than the Commanders’ No. 29 selection, but some mock drafts have him falling that far.</p><p>Pearce is explosive <a href="https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mockdraft" rel="noopener">and has athleticism</a>, accoring to Pro Football Network’s scouting report.</p><p>“Pearce is an explosive edge rusher with the athleticism and the motor to generate consistent pressure as a pass rusher,” PFN wrote. “He’s shown that his combination of hand usage, first-step acceleration, and effort allows him to beat NFL-caliber offensive linemen at the point of attack on a consistent basis. He knows what moves to use against certain offensive linemen, and he executes those moves with precise timing and placement.</p><p>“Though he projects better as a stand-up edge rusher in a 3-4 base defense, Pearce can rush with his hand in the dirt and could fare well in a 4-3 base system, too. He’ll likely need to add a little bit more weight to his frame at the next level to do so, though. Pearce has the tools to be a solid starter and a high-end pass-rusher at the next level.”</p><p>Adding weight shouldn’t be a problem. Pearce would fit neatly to fill the Commanders’ need.</p><p>Other late-first-round targets could be Nic Scourton of Texas A&amp;M and Boston College’s Donovan Ezeiruaku. Scourton brings physicality <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/nic-scourton/32005343-4f81-4747-b38e-43ebd9d2e99c" rel="noopener">to the position</a>, according to nfl.com.</p><p>“(Scouton is a) physical edge presence with the potential for creating havoc on all three downs,” Lance Zierlein wrote. “(He) can power across the blocker’s face and into gaps but is an average “set-and-contain” run defender. He plays with adequate hustle and range in pursuit and hits runners with heavy pads. He’s an eclectic rusher with a mature rush plan and rarely shows opponents the same look on consecutive plays.</p><p>“He won’t outrace or bulldoze tackles, but he utilizes tempo alterations and a bag full of moves and counters. Teams threw chips and double-teams his way out of concern and respect. Scourton’s size, demeanor and rush talent give him a chance to become a productive three-down starter off the edge.”</p><p>As for Ezeiruaku, it’s a little more nuanced on his future in the league, Zierlein wrote.</p><p>“Slightly undersized outside linebacker for a 3-4 front with long arms and plus athleticism. Ezeiruaku uses every bit of his length paired with aggression to mitigate size differences at the point of attack. He gets engulfed at times but typically separates from or slips blocks cleanly.</p><p>“He’s quick off the snap, using bend and agility to win at the top of the rush or make stops in the backfield. His hands exploit small advantages to turn them into big ones and he has a variety of ways to challenge protection, though he’s still learning to craft his plans. Ezeiruaku’s play demeanor, skill and athletic talent are the underpinnings of a productive starter with three-down value.”</p><p>There’s a possibility the Commanders would need to trade up to get any of those three guys. They have pick No. 29 (first round), 61 (second), 128 (fourth), 205 (sixth), 245 (seventh). Could they pair that fourth-round pick with the first-round pick to get a quality edge rusher.</p><p>Looking at the board on nfldraftbuzz.com, Pearce may be out of the conversation for the Commanders. But Texas A&amp;M’s Shemar Stewart <a href="https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Shemar-Stewart-DL-TexasAM" rel="noopener">might be in play</a>.</p><p>“The film shows a defensive force tailor-made for an aggressive 4-3 system where he can pin his ears back and attack upfield,” nfldraftbuzz.com wrote. “Stewart’s explosive get-off and natural power, now validated by historic combine numbers (4.59 forty at 267 pounds with a blistering 1.58 10-yard split), translate perfectly to a wide-9 alignment, allowing him to set a devastating edge while maintaining the flexibility to reduce inside on passing downs. His ability to stack and shed while maintaining gap integrity will make him a day one starter against the run.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ biggest need to address after first week of 2025 NFL free agency

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He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston Texans allowed the second-most sacks in the NFL last season as quarterback C.J. Stroud was taken down 52 times in his sophomore season. Despite the offensive line woes, the Texans made the surprise <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-bombshell-laremy-tunsil-trade-texans">decision to trade Laremy Tunsil</a> this offseason, sending the standout left tackle to the Washington Commanders.</p><p>After spending six seasons with the Texans and being selected to five Pro Bowls as a member of the team, Tunsil is <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/laremy-tunsil-has-no-hard-feelings-toward-texans-after-trade-to-commanders-can-t-wait-to-block-for-jayden-daniels" rel="noopener">at peace</a> with Houston’s decision.</p><p>“At the end of the day, it’s a business. I don’t take anything personal. It’s no hard feelings against the Houston Texans,” Tunsil said, per Nick Shook of NFL.com.</p><p>“They drafted some young guys, and they hit on every draft pick. They’re trying to keep those guys together, so I fully understand,” he added.</p><h2><b>The Texans moved on from LT Laremy Tunsil</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Laremy-Tunsil.jpg"><figcaption>Troy Taormina-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Texans have unquestionably done well in the draft in recent years. The team added cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. with the third overall pick in the 2022 draft. This offseason, Houston made Stingley the highest-paid defensive back in football history with a three-year, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-derek-stingley-jr-90-million-contract-extension-blows-away-record">$90 million extension</a> that includes $89 million guaranteed.</p><p>In 2023, the Texans struck gold again, using the second and third overall picks in the draft to select Stroud and linebacker Will Anderson Jr. Stroud went on to win Offensive Rookie of the Year and Anderson made the Pro Bowl in his first season.</p><p>Houston knows big extensions are coming up for both players and the team needs cap space to keep them in town. So, while Tunsil remains one of the league’s best pass blockers entering his age-31 season, the Texans are betting they can find a suitable replacement left tackle in the draft and use the savings to keep their young core together.</p><p>Still, Tunsil is excited to head to Washington and play for another dynamic, young passer. “I’ll tell you this, I damn sure can’t wait to block for Jayden Daniels… He’s a baller. … He’s gonna make my job hella easy,” Tunsil said, via NFL.com.</p><p>The Texans pulled the trigger on another offseason trade, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/christian-kirk-trade-grading-texans-jaguars-blockbuster-deal">landing wideout Christian Kirk</a> from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a seventh-round draft pick. Kirk will join Nico Collins in Houston’s WR room as Tank Dell is expected to miss the upcoming season recovering from a brutal knee injury sustained in 2024.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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