Kevon Seymour - Commanders CB
The Washington Commanders were not going to sit on their hands at the cornerback position this offseason. They needed more in pursuit of counteracting some imposing passing attacks on the 2025 schedule. Adam Peters left no stone unturned in his quest to fortify the unit.
Washington acquired two-time Super Bowl winner Jonathan Jones in free agency. Noah Igbinoghene was rewarded with a new one-year deal. The Commanders feel like they have a potential steal on their hands with Trey Amos, who fell to No. 61 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft after concerns about a back complication emerged.
Marshon Lattimore is expected to improve with a full offseason to get healthy and become more familiar with Washington's defensive schematics. Mike Sainristil looks like a superstar, so this could be a dynamic fivesome if everyone gets a clear run of good fortune on the health front.
That leaves limited opportunities for others. The Commanders might take six corners onto the 53-man roster. Only one spot is available in this scenario, so it'll be interesting to see who emerges from the proverbial fringes onto the squad.
Kevon Seymour was on and off the squad last season. Unless significant improvements arrive, the chances are high of the same occuring again.
K.J. Osborn - Commanders WR
The Commanders scooped K.J. Osborn off the waiver wire late in the 2024 campaign when Noah Brown suffered a serious internal injury that required kidney surgery against the Tennessee Titans. Fans wondered if he'd be thrown into the fire immediately, but that wasn't the case.
Osborn was nothing more than an insurance policy if another injury befell the wide receiver room. The former Auburn standout was a healthy scratch for the most part. Although talented, the Commanders felt their playoff ambitions didn't need someone who wasn't fully immersed in Kliff Kingsbury's offensive concepts.
Washington wasn't ready to give up on Osborn entirely. He got a one-year deal this offseason to fight for his roster spot. Whether he can accomplish this feat remains to be seen, but it's not costing the Commanders much to find out one way or another.
The Commanders have strength in their wideout unit these days. Terry McLaurin is the undisputed No. 1 option. He's also got a dynamic No. 2 in Deebo Samuel Sr. after Adam Peters secured his services for a fifth-round pick.
Rookie pass-catcher Jaylin Lane looks like a steal. Brown was re-signed. Hopes are high that Luke McCaffrey can increase his influence. Michael Gallup is coming out of retirement to potentially stake a claim. Undrafted free agent Ja'Corey Brooks also fancies his chances of sneaking into roster consideration.
A huge effort is needed from Osborn. But it's a fine-margin situation.