5 wide receivers Commanders must consider signing after Week 10 miscues
By Dean Jones
Commanders could sign Hunter Renfrow
It seems strange to see Hunter Renfrow's name still sitting on the market at this stage of the season. The polished pass-catcher was expected to find a new home quickly following his departure from the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite several interested parties coming forward, nothing has been worked out as of yet.
Renfrow dealt with some injury issues that halted a once-promising career. He looked like a potential superstar after gaining 103 receptions for 1,038 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 2021. The decline was steep after that before the wideout the the Raiders went their separate ways.
The Washington Commanders wouldn't need miracles from Renfrow in this scenario. They need him to sharpen up their short-to-intermediate passing game and become a slick route runner capable of creating separation quickly. His 74.1 percent catch success rate indicates there is still something there dependability-wise despite the obvious red flags.
Just why Renfrow has been cast aside by the league at 28 years old is anyone's guess. But it wouldn't cost general manager Adam Peters to find out one way or another.
Commanders could sign Russell Gage
- San Francisco 49ers practice squad
Russell Gage is someone Dan Quinn knows well. The explosive wideout played the best football of his career under the head coach during their time together on the Atlanta Falcons. It didn't come with an elusive Super Bowl, but they came pretty close all things considered.
Gage left the Falcons in 2022 but couldn't firmly establish himself as a focal point with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's been sent to the fringes since, currently finding himself rooted on the San Francisco 49ers practice squad after a brief stint with the Baltimore Ravens.
Considering how well Quinn and Gage hit it off in Atlanta, this is an intriguing possibility if the Commanders decide they need more help at the wide receiver position. The former sixth-round pick has plenty of big-game experience and knows how to make things happen with the football in his hands for good measure.
It's a long shot - everyone is on this list. But in terms of familiarity and proven production, Gage fits the bill despite spending 2023 on injured reserve.