3 players the Commanders should shop before 2024 trade deadline
By Dean Jones
The Washington Commanders are in an interesting spot heading into the 2024 trade deadline. Nobody anticipated this exciting new regime to be so far ahead at such an early stage. If head coach Dan Quinn can pick up a few more wins in the coming weeks, general manager Adam Peters has some big decisions to make.
Peters won't be erratic in his decision-making. He has a long-term plan for sustainable growth en route to perennial contention in Washington. But if the Commanders are sitting at 6-2 at the midway point, being more aggressive to enhance their postseason aspirations cannot be completely dismissed.
The front-office leader will have a good lay of the land right now. He'll know the Commanders aren't quite in the elite category yet. He also knows there is enough talent to hang with anybody thanks to the presence of Jayden Daniels under center. It is the window that this storied franchise has been anticipating for almost two decades.
If suitable interest arrives, Peters might also dispose of more deadweight to bolster his draft assets in 2025. With this in mind, here are three players the Commanders could shop before the 2024 trade deadline.
Players the Commanders should shop before the 2024 trade deadline
Commanders could shop Dyami Brown
The Washington Commanders' wide receiver room has performed much better than most envisaged. Jayden Daniels' sensational start to life in the NFL and Kliff Kingsbury's masterful concepts are helping tremendously. Considering the defensive frailties on occasion, it's been an integral part of the team's rise to prominence.
Reports surfaced about Adam Peters potentially looking to add another receiving threat before the 2024 trade deadline. Those options are getting thinner after Davante Adams and Amari Cooper secured moves to the AFC East. However, the general manager could still identify someone with less compensation attached that represents a good scheme fit in the coming weeks.
What any new arrival would mean for Dyami Brown's future is anyone's guess. He's been used sparingly in the passing game once again despite flashing moments of quality en route to eight receptions from 10 targets for 105 receiving yards and one touchdown through Week 6. But there are six options ahead of him in the queue considering the presence of Austin Ekeler and Zach Ertz.
Couple this with Brown being out of contract next spring, getting some draft compensation back in return if there's interest wouldn't be the worst idea in the world.