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sports10h ago
The Commanders' Biggest Roster Hole That Still Hasn’t Been Addressed
- The Commanders still lack depth at wide receiver behind Terry McLaurin, despite recent defensive acquisitions.
- Washington reportedly considered Alec Pierce and Brandon Aiyuk as potential additions to pair with McLaurin.
- Okonkwo was added at tight end as Washington looks to bolster the offense behind McLaurin.
- The Commanders traded running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. to the Jaguars as part of backfield adjustments.
- Defensive improvements continued with veterans Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson and Tim Settle returning to Washington.
- The front office is aggressive about improving the defense, addressing edge, linebacker, and secondary depth.
- The ongoing search for a second receiver could determine whether Washington improves offensively in 2026.
- The article notes Deebo Samuel's potential departure context to explain the receiver landscape for Washington.
- The piece ties McLaurin’s role to the need for a dependable second target to unlock more explosive plays.
- The article positions the WR hole as the most glaring roster gap heading into the current offseason.
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