Chris Moore - Commanders WR
The Washington Commanders' wide receiver room underwent some upheaval over early offseason workouts. That allowed those further down the pecking order to stake a claim with more responsibilities on their shoulders.
Terry McLaurin skipped voluntary OTAs and mandatory minicamp as he awaits a new deal from the franchise. Noah Brown was carted off with an injury that reportedly isn't too serious. Michael Gallup also missed time with a hamstring strain, which isn't ideal for a player looking to get back into the groove after ending his one-year retirement.
Their absences were felt, but it wasn't bad news for everybody. Chris Moore was among the biggest beneficiaries, getting significant reps with the first-string offense and not looking out of place whatsoever.
Moore has never gone over 548 receiving yards throughout his career at various stops. He joined the Commanders late last season but didn't make any real impact. However, those in power saw enough in the pass-catcher to give him another shot this summer.
The former fourth-round pick out of Cincinnati is making the most of it. Those in attendance over Washington's offseason program were glowing in their praise of Moore. Whether it's enough to impact a crowded wideout room is debatable, but he's given himself a fighting chance if nothing else.
Sam Hartman - Commanders QB
The Commanders are set at the quarterback position with Jayden Daniels leading the charge. He's the franchise player and potential NFL superstar, something Washington hasn't had under center since Robert Griffin III took the league by storm as a rookie.
Daniels is the undisputed alpha. The Commanders also have one of the league's best backup options in Marcus Mariota, who performed well when called upon last season and became a strong mentor to the rookie phenom for good measure.
Adam Peters and Dan Quinn took three quarterbacks onto their roster last season. If they decide to do the same again this time around, that puts Sam Hartman into the spotlight.
Jeff Driskel is no longer around. The Commanders brought in Josh Johnson to replace him. He's nothing more than a journeyman at this stage of his career, so Hartman should fancy his chances of making the 53-man roster if he performs well enough at camp.
Hartman spent last season on the practice squad and developed a strong relationship with Daniels. That doesn't guarantee anything, but there's a chance for the former Notre Dame and Wake Forest standout to make the team if the correct progress is made.
But if the Commanders go with just Daniels and Mariota, Hartman will be a prime practice squad candidate again.