Did Commanders do enough around Jayden Daniels?

In the draft, the Commanders selected wide receiver Antonio Williams and running back Kaytron Allen.

Did Washington do enough around Daniels to improve in 2026? That's the question ESPN's John Keim recently answered.

Washington drafted receiver Antonio Williams in the third round. Williams mostly played in the slot at Clemson, but he showed the ability to win outside. The Commanders needed another playmaker and explosiveness alongside No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin.

They could also eventually sign Brandon Aiyuk -- though it remains uncertain when the 49ers will release him. And the Commanders did strengthen their defense, which will prevent the offense from needing to post big numbers every game. All of that will help Daniels, but until Williams proves himself, there will be questions.

It's hard to say if the Commanders did enough until the games begin in September. The Commanders had a mission we've repeated often this offseason: get younger and faster. They've certainly done that, and the roster is definitely better. While that should mean more wins, we still don't enough know what Washington's offensive and defensive schemes will look like.

Keim brought up Brandon Aiyuk. Once San Francisco eventually releases Aiyuk, he will likely be in Washington. Even if/when the Commanders get Aiyuk, it's fair to ask if they will see the version of him that was one of the NFL's best receivers before his 2024 knee injury?

San Francisco continues to play hardball with Aiyuk. While the Commanders are smart to wait this out, how much can you expect from Aiyuk if he isn't added until right before the regular season? Washington would prefer to get Aiyuk in the building with his potential new teammates during offseason work.

So did the Commanders do enough? We can't say they've done enough, but they've made moves. The key will be Daniels. If he gets back on track after what feels like a lost season, everything will look much better in 2026.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Did they do enough around QB Jayden Daniels?