The Washington Commanders don’t have much to focus on in the way of missing pieces this offseason, provided they can re-sign the impending free agents they desire to keep. Outside of that, they need to pick up an extra weapon or two for Jayden Daniels to throw to, solidify the run defense, and strengthen the secondary. They’re in really good shape heading into 2025, thanks to Daniels, general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn.
Regarding the weapons for Jayden Daniels, the Commanders will look at free agency and the draft but could lean toward free agency and getting a veteran who can line up across from Terry McLaurin to stretch opposing defenses. To that end, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin agreed with the team to push back his contract void date, meaning that they will not be able to use the franchise tag on him, so if they can’t reach a deal by March 12, Godwin becomes a free agent.
Should Godwin become a free agent, CBS Sports says the Commanders are a potential landing spot.
Jayden Daniels was even better as a rookie than was [Drake] Maye. He had the benefit of working with Terry McLaurin as one of his outside receivers, but the rest of his pass-catching corps still left a lot to be desired. It’s important that Washington not simply be satisfied and count on internal improvement next year. Throwing Godwin into the mix could send Daniels into the stratosphere, and like New England, Washington has more than enough money available to make it a reality.
Over seven games in 2024, Godwin recorded 50 receptions for 576 yards and five touchdowns before injuring his knee. If we extrapolate those numbers to a full season, he would have recorded his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season with 1,399 yards on 121 receptions with 12 touchdowns.
Even if Godwin doesn’t return to his pre-injury form, he’s still a very capable receiver who will make defenses think twice about doubling McLaurin. And the Commanders have the capital to bring in a guy like Godwin, so it’s not out of the realm of possibilities if the Bucs let him get to free agency.