Dyami Brown and 6 Commanders who will (probably) be gone in 2025 at the bye week
By Dean Jones
Adam Peters didn't bring back many pending free agents from the previous regime during the offseason. His famous long pause before answering a question about the Washington Commanders roster that Ron Rivera constructed was notable. His actions after spoke volumes.
Peters gutted the playing personnel and he's not done yet. The Commanders have more big decisions upcoming when the 2025 offseason arrives. If the general manager and his accomplished front-office staff can get them right, it'll make a huge difference in Washington's quest to enter legitimate contention.
Most fans center their attention on incomings. However, there's the small matter of deciding what to do with the players out of contract before focusing fully on who could potentially be targeted when the legal tampering period begins.
The Commanders have several established figures looking for new deals. Peters will have made his mind up on some. The jury is still out on others. But if Washington wants to progress in Year 2 of this comprehensive rebuild, continuing with their professional approach with no sentiment attached is the way to go.
With this in mind, here are seven Commanders players who will (probably) be gone in 2025 at the bye week.
Commanders players who will (probably) be gone in 2025 at the bye week
Dyami Brown - Commanders WR
Jayden Daniels has the tools to propel the Washington Commanders into sustained playoff contention. He's made the smoothest transition imaginable with high expectations on his young shoulders. Building around the quarterback effectively should be Adam Peters' biggest priority above all else.
The Commanders need more at the wide receiver position. They don't have anyone capable of being a prolific No.2 opposite Terry McLaurin. Several have flashed this season, but the consistency just isn't there.
Dyami Brown remains on the fringes in a contract year. The former third-round selection out of North Carolina can stretch the field vertically and has made some encouraging plays this year when called upon. However, there doesn't seem much chance he can firmly establish himself at this stage of the campaign.
If the Commanders and Brown go their separate ways during the offseason, all hope is not lost. Teams are always willing to give wideouts with these physical attributes another chance. At the same time, Washington is well within its right to examine alternatives following his underwhelming four-year stint with the organization.