Commanders could sign Robert Woods
As previously mentioned, the Washington Commanders only allocated five spots to the wide receiver room initially. But considering their intent to rely more on experience this season, someone like Robert Woods could be an intriguing possibility.
The Pittsburgh Steelers released Woods, but he could still return to the team. His powers have declined in recent seasons, which is unsurprising at 33 years old. However, the former second-round pick is as tough as they come, able to impact proceedings all over the field.
Woods is a Super Bowl champion and a respected locker room leader everywhere he's been. This also fits the ethos of what Adam Peters has sought throughout his second offseason at the helm.
Commanders could sign Beanie Bishop Jr.
Washington only confirmed five cornerbacks on its initial 53-man squad. There is also some doubt about the immediate future of Noah Igbinoghene, who the Commanders were reportedly shopping around the league heading into the cut-down deadline.
Five might be enough, but it might not. Beanie Bishop Jr.'s availability was somewhat surprising after his four interceptions as an undrafted rookie in 2024, but the Steelers' win-now approach with Aaron Rodgers under center and Jalen Ramsey in the secondary left him on the outside looking in.
There is more untapped potential in Bishop; make no mistake about that. But the Commanders won't be alone if they put in a waiver claim.
Commanders could sign Chad Muma
Adding to the linebacking room is something the Commanders should consider. They could easily keep their current options around, but nothing in the preseason did anything to inspire confidence that Washington has enough behind Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner.
Nick Bellore made the squad as a special-teams ace. But if the Commanders want to find someone younger to fill this role who could also potentially impact the defensive rotation, Chad Muma is worth considering.
Muma was a highly-touted college recruit at Wyoming en route to being a third-round pick. He flashed tremendous promise with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but consistency was an issue. However, his exceptional special-teams play probably means he'll get claimed.
Commanders could sign Tyler Huntley
After a less-than-stellar preseason for the two quarterbacks behind Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota, veteran journeyman Josh Johnson got the nod over Sam Hartman on Washington's initial 53-man roster. But if the Commanders want to take three signal-callers through to Week 1, they have a new QB3 staring them in the face.
Tyler Huntley was never going to make the Cleveland Browns roster. However, his late arrival allowed him a chance to showcase his skills in a typical game-day setting during the preseason, and he performed extremely well.
Huntley has the athleticism to deploy Kliff Kingsbury's scheme effectively if his number is called. And this would be a significant upgrade on Johnson.