Chris Moore - Commanders WR
There are still a few intriguing position battles remaining heading into the Washington Commanders' final preseason game versus the Baltimore Ravens. One of those is lower down the wide receiver depth chart.
Terry McLaurin (contract pending), Deebo Samuel Sr., Jaylin Lane, and Noah Brown are locks. Luke McCaffrey might be too, but he's shown almost nothing once again during the preseason. It gets a little murky after that, with one or two spots for the rest.
Several will fancy their chances. Michael Gallup, K.J. Osborn, and Tay Martin are veteran possibilities. Undrafted free agent Ja'Corey Brooks has caught the eye over the offseason. All are ahead of Chris Moore, at least from the outside looking in.
Moore looked like a dark-horse contender to make the 53-man roster earlier this offseason. He's tailed off since, and the pass-catcher wasn't targeted in Washington's second preseason game after dropping two balls against the New England Patriots.
That's not the greatest sign, to put it mildly.
Ben Nikkel - Commanders S
The Commanders have some decent options in the safety room, all of whom have flashed immense promise during preparations for the new campaign. That's an undoubted positive, but it's not going to be good news for everybody.
Quan Martin and free-agent signing Will Harris will lead the charge as Washington's starting tandem. Jeremy Reaves propelled himself into the No. 3 role and is going to feature on the defensive rotation more. Percy Butler and Tyler Owens have special-teams credentials, which makes it difficult for anyone else to stake a claim.
With undrafted free agent Robert McDaniel emerging as a strong candidate for the practice squad, things are looking bleak for Ben Nikkel. After spending last season on the practice squad and getting a reserve/futures contract this offseason, not enough progress has been made to warrant an extended stay.
The numbers game is working against Nikkel. It would be surprising if he were part of the setup in 2025.
Bobby Price - Commanders CB
Washington's cornerback unit could become an area of strength in 2025. Most spots have been filled, with one position open for anyone who seizes the initiative in the coming days.
Marshon Lattimore and second-round rookie Trey Amos are firmly entrenched as the team's starting partnership on the boundary. Mike Sainristil is moving back to his preferred position in the slot. This is where his exceptional skills are best suited, despite making a smooth transition to the outside as a rookie.
Two-time Super Bowl winner Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene should occupy rotational roles. Just who'll occupy the sixth cornerback position remains unclear. They might not even be on the roster right now if Adam Peters can find a better option on the waiver wire.
Either way, it's not looking good for Bobby Price. The veteran's been beaten almost constantly over Washington's preseason slate. His performance against the Bengals should seal his fate.