10 extremely early free agents the Commanders could target in 2025

Commanders could target Budda Baker

• Safety | Arizona Cardinals

The Washington Commanders have a decent safety room in 2024. Adam Peters let Kamren Curl leave for the Los Angeles Rams without offering him a new deal. That said, there's a lot to like about this unit becoming one of strength if everyone responds positively to improved coaching.

Darrick Forrest and Jeremy Chinn look like a decent starting tandem. Former second-round pick Quan Martin should improve after catching the eye as a rookie. Depth also looks fine thanks to the presence of Jeremy Reaves, Percy Butler, and rookie Dominique Hampton.

Things look less certain after the season. Forrest and Chinn are free agents. Peters might decide the money could be better spent elsewhere. Someone like Budda Baker ticks the boxes in this scenario.

Baker's one of the league's most prolific safeties. He's got two All-Pro honors and six Pro Bowl selections under his belt. There's nothing he doesn't excel at, but whether the Commanders would be willing to pay the former second-round pick accordingly is another matter.

Teams around the league have overlooked the safety spot this offseason. If this trend continues, the Commanders might see acquiring someone like Baker as a step too far.

Commanders could target Ronnie Stanley

• Offensive Tackle | Baltimore Ravens

There are some real concerns about the Commanders' offensive tackle options heading into the 2024 season. Andrew Wylie is getting another chance at right tackle despite underperforming in 2023. Things are even more uncertain on the blindside, although those in power hope rookie third-rounder Brandon Coleman can become a long-term option if his early development goes as anticipated.

Adam Peters cannot allow this to become a weak link if he wants quarterback Jayden Daniels to become a franchise-changing presence under center. If those currently around don't meet improved standards, expect the new general manager to be aggressive in pursuit of improvements during next year's recruitment period.

There are some significant injury questions to alleviate, but Ronnie Stanley is someone who the Commanders should monitor closely in 2024. The veteran is a high-caliber performer when on the field. It's been a frustrating couple of seasons for the player, but he appears rejuvenated this offseason in pursuit of better luck on the health front.

If Stanley puts a consistent run of games together and excels, interest in the pending free agent would be high. The Baltimore Ravens won't want to lose the former first-round pick out of Notre Dame, but the Commanders have enough spare financial assets to make him a lucrative offer in this scenario.