Commanders could sign Malachi Corley
Former New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas spent most of his time before Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft trying to trade up for wide receiver Malachi Corley. The wide receiver didn't even make his second campaign with the AFC East club.
Corley never looked like a good scheme fit. The Western Kentucky product gained just three receptions from six targets throughout the campaign, and he was unable to turn the tide under the Jets' new coaching regime.
Perhaps a change of scenery might be enough for Corley to reach new heights. He looks like a good scheme fit for the Washington Commanders, and it's also worth remembering that he only recently turned 24 years old.
Commanders could sign Trent Brown
The Commanders' offensive line looks solid from a starting standpoint, although Sam Cosmi will miss the first four games of the campaign at least as he recovers from a torn ACL. Washington's depth is an issue, which could mean Adam Peters makes a move or two in the coming days.
Trent Brown was a surprising departure from the Houston Texans. He's dealt with some injury issues in recent years, but this is the sort of experienced figure Washington has sought throughout Peters' second recruitment period at the helm.
The Commanders have George Fant and Trent Scott manning the backup tackle spots, with Andrew Wylie expected to slot inside to right guard until Cosmi comes back. Brown could be an upgrade on both if he stays healthy.
Commanders could sign Jalyn Armour-Davis
The Commanders might be satisfied with five cornerbacks. But if one goes down with an injury at any stage, it won't take long for problems to arise.
Adam Peters prepares for everything. He could be looking for another explosive presence with long-term upside in the not-too-distant future. And the general manager could do a lot worse than examine Jalyn Armour-Davis' credentials in greater detail.
Armour-Davis dealt with some injury problems last season and fell victim to the numbers game with the Baltimore Ravens. He's looked healthy all summer, gaining one interception and three pass breakups in the preseason. If he can stay healthy moving forward, there will be interest from around the league.
Commanders could sign Cole Strange
The Commanders don't have a backup center behind Tyler Biadasz as things stand. While the veteran is extremely dependable, he did miss time last season. Finding a contingency plan is imperative, and one intriguing option is newly available.
Cole Strange didn't do enough to make the New England Patriots' squad. He's got experience both at guard and center, which is the sort of versatility that NFL teams always covet lower down the depth chart.
Strange could immediately fill the void behind Biadasz. The Commanders must be ready in case something goes wrong during the campaign. This would be a better option than most available currently.