Attention might be slowly turning towards the 2025 NFL Draft, but general manager Adam Peters is still busy behind the scenes making moves to strengthen the Washington Commanders' position. And one can make a good case for this roster looking much better than the squad that fell short in the NFC Championship game.
The Commanders are on the cusp of something special. Peters' job is to make sure their astonishing early accomplishments become something more sustainable. He's gone all out to achieve this objective, securing two big trades and re-signing the large majority of players who made lasting impressions in 2024.
This stage of the offseason is about adding competition. It's about finding depth pieces that could perhaps become something better than initially expected. It's about having the pieces in place to provide flexibility when the draft rolls around.
Achieving this objective is important considering the Commanders only have five selections at their disposal currently. Peters knows this project is ahead of schedule and changed his ethos slightly. But the purpose with which he's gone about his business further convinced fans he's the right man for the job.
With that being said, we took a look and graded Peters' latest five moves. We'll begin with the addition of wide receiver Michael Gallup.
Grading the latest five Commanders' offseason moves in 2025
Commanders signed Michael Gallup
When Michael Gallup lacked the motivation to settle with the Las Vegas Raiders after the Dallas Cowboys let him go, he took drastic action. The wide receiver walked away from the gridiron entirely, retiring from the NFL after just six seasons.
But the fire returned. Gallup felt there was still meat on the bone and wanted to get back into the game. The Washington Commanders are giving him the chance to resurrect his career.
Gallup knows Dan Quinn well. Some of his old teammates are in Washington, which should ensure a smooth transition. Just how much he has left in the tank is anyone's guess, but it's not costing the Commanders anything to find out one way or another.
At the peak of his powers, Gallup is capable of stretching the field and making big catches downfield. Injuries derailed a once-promising career, but a good rest over the last year might have restored some freshness all things considered.
- Signing grade: B+
Gallup went from Washington's one-time nemesis to a new, fascinating offseason storyline in D.C. This deal comes with no guarantees whatsoever. The former third-round pick has to earn everything, but his previous connection to some already around should serve him well.