Will the Washington Commanders signal a large receiver earlier than coaching camp begins this week? If not this week, what about earlier than Week 1 in September?
Well, we do realize it won’t be Brandon Aiyuk. He stays below contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
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ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler offered the latest replace on Diggs on Sunday.
“So, I’m told that at least five teams that need a receiver have been checking in on his market and see how things are going as he works out on his own,” Fowler mentioned. “I’m informed Diggs is extremely motivated right here as a result of he is not rehabbing an ACL like he was final yr. He solely performed about 55% of the snaps for New England and nonetheless acquired 1,000 yards. He seems like he generally is a actually good No. 2 receiver for a prime quarterback.”
That certain feels like the Commanders and Jayden Daniels. Right?
“Now, Washington is intriguing to him as a result of Jayden Daniels, younger quarterback, he is from that DMV space. The rumors round the league are that Washington might add a receiver in some unspecified time in the future to go along with Terry McLaurin.”
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When ought to we count on a transfer with Diggs, whether or not it is with the Commanders or elsewhere?
“These guys don’t always want to go to training camp in the 90-degree heat; they can wait a week or two before they sign.”
There’s a great likelihood that Washington GM Adam Peters desires to see what he has from the gamers already in camp. Players like Treylon Burks, Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson are all vying to be the Commanders’ No. 2 receiver this season. If Peters feels assured on this group, he might choose in opposition to including an outdoor veteran.
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