It's been a relatively quiet start to free agency for the Washington Commanders. With only 54 players under contract and five draft picks in 2025, general manager Adam Peters has a lot of hard work to get this roster up to the required standard.
The Commanders have signed just two free agents who plied their trade elsewhere in 2024. Defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw arrived on big money. Will Harris came in to replace Jeremy Chinn, who departed for the Las Vegas Raiders on a two-year deal. However, there was one major acquisition in the trade market after Washington gave up significant assets for prolific left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Four players who made contributions last time around have signed for other teams. Six players have re-signed, and running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. got an exclusive rights tender to prevent him from speaking with other clubs. Given how well everything went in year one of this ambitious project, expect more extensions.
We are approaching the stage of free agency where Peters will be looking for value. The Commanders are an attractive destination dreaming of going deep into the postseason again. There should be more activity in the coming days before things settle down.
With this in mind, here are five remaining players the Commanders could sign as the official new league year begins.
Remaining players Commanders can target on Day 3 of NFL free agency
Commanders could sign Elijah Moore
The Washington Commanders traded for Deebo Samuel Sr. to solve their No. 2 wide receiver spot alongside Terry McLaurin. Luke McCaffrey is the only other wideout under contract, so Adam Peters needs to strike quickly before the well runs dry.
There's a good chance players like Noah Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus get extensions. Going down the college route is another possibility, although the Commanders only have five draft picks in 2025 after their blockbuster trade for Laremy Tunsil. One couldn't dismiss the possibility of a high-upside free agent looking for an opportunity either.
Elijah Moore fits the mold. The athletic pass-catcher might not have reached the heights expected of a high-end second-round selection just yet, but he's not had a stable quarterback to depend upon. That matters when examining his outlook moving forward.
Moore knows how to get open and is a threat to gain yards after the catch. He's also just about to turn 25 years old, so there's a good chance the Ole Miss product can improve further in a more stable environment.
Adding Moore, who's seen as a slot specialist capable of moving around to exploit mismatches, gives Kliff Kingsbury another capable performer within his schematic concepts. And with quarterback Jayden Daniels under center, this represents the best situation the receiver has had since entering the league.