The Washington Commanders’ top three receivers in 2023 were Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, and Jahan Dotson. Samuel departed to the Buffalo Bills, leaving a vacancy in the slot.
The Commanders signed Olamide Zaccheaus to a contract. Zaccheaus spent his first four seasons with the Falcons and last season with the Eagles, playing 72 games with 24 starts. He has played 673 snaps in the slot vs. 650 outside throughout his career (PFF) and will compete for the starting slot position.
They drafted competition.
The Washington Commanders drafted a WR from Conference USA in the 3rd round
The Commanders drafted Luke McCaffrey 100th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. McCaffrey kicked off his CFB career playing quarterback for Nebraska in 2019. He didn’t pan out and transferred to Rice in 2021 for another shot at the quarterback position.
However, he struggled and converted to wide receiver in 2022. Long story short, he revived his career in the slot and caught the attention of the Commanders on Day 2. He will compete against Zaccheaus.
They also re-signed a Super Bowl champion receiver.
The Washington Commanders re-signed a 30-year-old receiver
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Commanders re-signed Byron Pringle. Pringle spent his first four seasons with the Chiefs, winning a Super Bowl during the 2019-2020 season. He also spent time with the Bears in 2022.
The #Commanders have re-signed veteran WR Byron Pringle, per his agents @KatzBrosSports. He was with them last year, and the #Bears and #Chiefs before that.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 31, 2024
Pringle reunited with Eric Bieniemy in Washington last season. He caught 14 passes on 22 targets for 161 yards in 17 games, with one start in 2023.
Byron Pringle will compete for a roster spot
Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Luke McCaffrey, and Olamide Zaccheaus are locks, while the last roster spot/s are up for grabs. Notable players who will compete for a spot include Dyami Brown, Jamison Crowder, Mitchell Tinsley, Kazmeir Allen, and Byron Pringle.
Will Pringle make the 53-man roster on such short notice?
