9 players the Commanders must target after 2024 final roster cuts
By Dean Jones
Commanders could sign Terrace Marshall Jr.
After failing to find a willing trade partner, the Carolina Panthers opted to release wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. He turned in a starring performance once again throughout the offseason and flashed moments of promise during preseason involvement. Unfortunately, he fell victim to the numbers game and was moved on.
Marshall was desperate for a fresh start. He handed in a trade request last season after becoming frustrated by his usage under Frank Reich. Despite having every athletic intangible needed to become productive, the former second-round selection out of LSU hasn't put everything together as yet.
Players with Marshall's physical attributes always get a second chance. The Washington Commanders could take a flier on him and hope this summer's been the start of a more prosperous future rather than more fool's gold. However, he's got ties to the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills, so it'll be interesting to see where he ends up.
Another stumbling block for Marshall centers on special teams. He doesn't offer much in this discipline, which is always essential for those further down the pecking order.
Commanders could sign Geron Christian
Adam Peters didn't think much of those drafted by previous head coach Ron Rivera looking at his actions since becoming general manager. However, could the new front-office leader bring in someone who started his career with the Washington Commanders before becoming surplus to requirements?
Geron Christian is the topic in question. The offensive tackle is a physical specimen who's bounced around the league since his departure from Washington after the 2020 season. He didn't do enough to make the Tennessee Titans' roster despite a strong offseason. His production as a starter for the Cleveland Browns last time around didn't exactly set the world alight, either.
This would be a surprising development. Christian is experienced and was a respected member of the locker room during his time in D.C. Not many who played with him are still around. Peters is also looking forward, not back on retreads who didn't make the most of their first go-around with the franchise.
It seems unlikely all things considered. But nothing can be completely dismissed.