4 potential wide receiver trade targets for Commanders

Whether they want to admit it or not, the Washington Commanders must address the wide receiver position this offseason.

While Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel have the potential to form an elite duo, it would almost be franchise malpractice to enter OTAs with Samuel as the undisputed No. 2 option in the passing game behind his former Ohio State teammate.

While the Commanders could look to the draft or free agency as potential shopping outlets, the wide receiver trade market could be booming this offseason given how many players are on expiring contracts and have uncertain futures with their current organizations.

Those teams would obviously rather cash in before letting them walk for nothing in free agency, so don’t be surprised to see some wide receiver movement in the coming months.

While it would be a surprise to see the Commanders trade for a receiver, they should at least do some due diligence on these four studs. Rather than rank them based on their talent, we went ahead and listed them in order of the likelihood Washington trades for them.

4 potential WR trade targets for the Commanders

4. DK Metcalf

Yes, acquiring DK Metcalf would mean that Russell Wilson, assuming he demands a trade, didn’t pick Washington as his destination. As much was that would suck, though, Metcalf wouldn’t be a terrible consolation prize.

Should Wilson request a trade, you have to think the Seahawks look to rebuild on the fly. While Metcalf is only 24 years old and a superstar at the WR position, his frustration with his role in the offense came to a fever pitch this season.

Coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2020, Metcalf logged 12 games with 60 or fewer receiving yards in 2021. He also posted just one 100-yard game, a lowly 58.1% catch percentage and his 129 targets ranked 18th in the league.

With Seattle having zero intentions of deviating from their run-first offense, Metcalf could potentially join Wilson in wanting out. The 6-foot-4 physical specimen is entering the final year of his rookie contract and could likely be had for a pair of second-round picks and a depth piece at a position of need.

In Washington, Metcalf would get a much-needed change of scenery with the opportunity to shine in the NFL’s weakest division. It’s a long shot, to say the least, but he’s a name to monitor as Wilson inches closer to a decision on his future.