Commanders offensive roster
Quarterback (2): Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota.
Running Back (4): Austin Ekeler, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols.
Wide Receiver (6): Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel Sr., Noah Brown, Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey, Ja'Corey Brooks.
Tight End (3): Zach Ertz, John Bates, Ben Sinnott.
Offensive Line (9): Laremy Tunsil, Brandon Coleman, Tyler Biadasz, Nick Allegretti, Josh Conerly Jr., Andrew Wylie, George Fant, Chris Paul, Nick Harris (Sam Cosmi — PUP).
There is no real need for the Washington Commanders to take three quarterbacks onto their roster in 2025. Jayden Daniels is the superstar, and veteran backup Marcus Mariota is the dependable No. 2 who'll be tasked with helping behind the scenes more than on the field.
Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson haven't performed well enough in the preseason to warrant extended stays, although the former could return to the practice squad for the second straight year.
The running back dynamic received a shake-up after the Commanders traded Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick. This represents a strong vote of confidence in those around, which could also mean Washington allocates spots for Austin Ekeler, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jeremy McNichols, and seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Things are uncertain in the receiver unit. Terry McLaurin's contract holdout continues to cloud things, but several places remain undecided outside of the projected starting trio and first-year player Jaylin Lane. It's more cemented in the tight end room, which will be expertly led once again by three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz and John Bates, who's among the league's most accomplished blocking specialists at the position.
Ben Sinnott will make the squad, but it's a huge year ahead. The 2024 second-round pick hasn't progressed as many had hoped. If the same plateau is evident when the regular season arrives, the Commanders could have a big problem on their hands.
Trading for five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil was Adam Peters' boldest statement so far. He'll protect Daniels' blindside, with Brandon Coleman moving into the starting left guard role as a result.
Tyler Biadasz is the starting center. Nick Allegretti will probably start at right guard until Sam Cosmi recovers from his torn ACL. Rookie first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr. could be the Day 1 starter at right tackle, although it wouldn't be surprising to see the Oregon product share responsibilities with Andrew Wylie during his early transition.
Washington's depth pieces received a shake-up with the late additions of George Fant and Nick Harris into the mix. Both are savvy veterans who could improve the team's options, which potentially leaves the likes of Trent Scott and Michael Deiter on the outside looking in.
Big things are expected of the Commanders' offense this season. And with a phenomenal presence such as Daniels leading the charge under center, Kliff Kingsbury's unit could be incredibly difficult to stop when it's all said and done.
Getting McLaurin happy and focused is the primary objective. Just when that'll be is anyone's guess, but it needs to happen if the Commanders want to live up to some lofty expectations.