Commanders offensive roster projection
Quarterback (2): Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota
Running Back (3): Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Wide Receiver (7): Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel Sr., Noah Brown, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, K.J. Osborn, Michael Gallup
Tight End (4): Zach Ertz, Ben Sinnott, John Bates, Colson Yankoff
Offensive Line (9): Laremy Tunsil, Brandon Coleman, Tyler Biadasz, Nick Allegretti, Josh Conerly Jr., Nate Herbig, Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott, Chris Paul, (Sam Cosmi — IR)
The Washington Commanders took three quarterbacks onto the roster last season. That enhanced the support system around rookie phenom Jayden Daniels, but it might not be the cast this time around.
Daniels is firmly established as an elite-level presence under center. The Commanders re-signed Marcus Mariota to be the backup. That could be all Washington needs if someone like Sam Hartman can stick around on the practice squad for emergency purposes.
The running back dynamic is fascinating. Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler will lead the charge again. However, the presence of seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt could shake things up after his impressive start to Washington's offseason program.
Washington might keep just three running backs when push comes to shove. This is thanks in no small part to the additions of Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jaylin Lane, who are wide receivers but can also be deployed in the backfield if the situation dictates.
Terry McLaurin should (hopefully) have his new contract sewn up in the not-too-distant future. The Commanders won't get far without him this season, but the pass-catching group looks much improved on paper.
Luke McCaffrey could be in line for a breakout. Lane and Samuel are notable acquisitions. Noah Brown will make it. K.J. Osborn and Michael Gallup could too, especially if the Commanders go with seven wideouts.
If not, then the likes of Gallup, Osborn, Ja'Corey Brooks, and Chris Moore will be fighting it out for the sixth spot. And the player who performs best is going to be rewarded accordingly.
Washington's offensive line became Adam Peters' top priority this offseason. The general manager sacrificed substantial resources to acquire five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who represents a game-changing acquisition in no uncertain terms. If that wasn't enough, the Commanders also took Josh Conerly Jr. at No. 29 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, who'll start at right tackle if everything goes well this summer.
Brandon Coleman will move inside to left guard. Tyler Biadasz will start at the center spot, and Nick Allegretti will move to the right-hand interior until Sam Cosmi recovers from a torn ACL.
Andrew Wylie should move into the swing tackle role. Nate Herbig, Trent Scott, and potentially Chris Paul could make it, but others will also fancy their chances of finding roster spots lower down the pecking order if they shine enough at training camp.
The tight end unit looks stable. Zach Ertz is the veteran pass-catcher. John Bates is the blocking specialist. Ben Sinnott is the breakout candidate who must make a bigger contribution. Colson Yankoff is the intriguing development project out for more.