Commanders could sign Shaq Mason
The Washington Commanders invested heavily in their offensive line this offseason. Trading for Laremy Tunsil and using the No. 29 pick on Josh Conerly Jr. represented a major statement of intent. Now, it's about molding them into a cohesive unit.
Sam Cosmi will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 campaign with a torn ACL. Brandon Coleman is shifting to the left guard spot, with Nick Allegretti expected to fill the right guard void. Tyler Biadasz is locked in at center, but there are some slight worries about the depth options behind them.
Much like the pass-rushing conundrum, Adam Peters will use the opening stages of camp to get a better lay of the land. If he isn't satisfied with developments, shaking things up cannot be completely dismissed.
That's where Shaq Mason comes in. The former Georgia Tech standout's two-year spell with the Houston Texans ended this offseason. Giving up eight sacks in 2024 wasn't ideal, but he's got bags of experience. He's also got proven chemistry with Tunsil, which is only going to help smooth the transition in this scenario.
Mason is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, so he knows what it takes to get over the hump. This wouldn't come with a guaranteed role, but it would add a little extra spice to the mix.
Commanders could sign Gabriel Davis
The Commanders are dealing with some issues in their wide receiver room. Top of the list is Terry McLaurin, who opted to skip voluntary OTAs and mandatory minicamp in pursuit of a new deal that hasn't arrived as yet.
Hopefully, something will get worked out before training camp with McLaurin. Washington cannot afford to have another unwanted distraction on its hands with so much at stake next season.
Michael Gallup also missed time with a hamstring strain. Noah Brown was carted off at minicamp, but nothing was disclosed aside from the fact that he was getting an MRI.
These situations are worth monitoring. It could even lead to the Commanders bringing in another wideout to raise competition depending on what unfolds in the coming weeks.
Someone like Gabe Davis could be a possibility, but only if Gallup and Brown are missing. The wide receiver was an underrated gem with the Buffalo Bills en route to securing a big-money move to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Things didn't go nearly as well in the Florida sunshine and he was cut after one underwhelming campaign.
Injuries didn't help Davis's cause. He recently visited the Pittsburgh Steelers without a deal emerging, so it might not be much longer before he finds a new home. If last season was merely a blip, he's something the Commanders should consider.