Commanders offensive starters
- Quarterback: Jayden Daniels
- Running Back: Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler (3rd down)
- Wide Receiver: Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel Sr., Noah Brown, Jaylin Lane
- Tight End: Zach Ertz, John Bates, Ben Sinnott (13 personnel)
- Offensive Line: Laremy Tunsil (LT), Brandon Coleman (LG), Tyler Biadasz (C), Andrew Wylie (RG), Josh Conerly Jr. (RT)
The Washington Commanders will go as far as quarterback Jayden Daniels takes them in 2025. He's the superstar franchise player who took the league by storm as a rookie. Adam Peters prioritized his supporting cast this offseason, which should alleviate any concerns regarding a sophomore slump.
Washington's running back room will be led by Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler as the primary duo. The Commanders believe a more productive offensive line can make things easier, but don't be surprised if seventh-round selection Jacory Croskey-Merritt makes his presence felt as the campaign progresses.
Terry McLaurin is the alpha in the wide receiver room. He's got a legitimate running mate for the first time in his career, with the Commanders sending a fifth-round selection to the San Francisco 49ers for versatile weapon Deebo Samuel Sr. It's a low-risk, high-reward pickup that could make a massive impact.
Noah Brown will provide the deep threat. The fourth wideout spot might go to rookie Jaylin Lane, although Michael Gallup and Luke McCaffrey should also fancy their chances of accumulating reps.
Peters opted to stand pat at the tight end spot, and rightfully so. Zach Ertz's career renaissance was more than deserving of another one-year commitment. John Bates' emergence as one of the league's most efficient blockers from the position also got rewarded handsomely.
Both will play important roles next season. However, the Commanders will also be anticipating a surge forward from Ben Sinnott in Year 2 of his professional career. If the former second-round pick can develop accordingly, this has the makings of a highly productive trio.
Strengthening the trenches was an important objective for Peters. Trading for five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil represents a huge coup. The Commanders also spent the No. 29 pick on Josh Conerly Jr., who could be the Day 1 starter at right tackle with a smooth transition this summer.
Tyler Biadasz will start again at the center position. Things look less certain at the guard spots, which is thanks in no small part to the torn ACL suffered by Sam Cosmi in Washington's divisional-round triumph over the Detroit Lions.
The two spots will be allocated between three players. Brandon Coleman will start somewhere, possibly at the expense of Nick Allegretti at left guard. A chance is also taken on Andrew Wylie as Cosmi's replacement until the right guard is ready to return.
This is a pretty strong starting offense. If everyone gets a clear run of luck on the health front, it's all systems go.