What is the Washington Commanders' biggest roster hole post-NFL draft?

Wide receiver

There is a collection of players behind Terry McLaurin waiting for someone to break out. Is Treylon Burks ready to be a starter after three seasons of struggling in Tennessee followed by a few notable catches in 2025 for Washington? Can Luke McCaffrey expand past the 11 catches for 203 yards and three touchdowns that he had in his second season? Or is rookie third-rounder Antonio Williams ready for the big time? The Commanders also have Jaylin Lane, who had 16 receptions for 225 yards as a rookie last season, and veteran Dyami Brown, who had 227 yards in Jacksonville in 2025.

Now, we don't yet know what impact Williams will have when he lines up opposite Terry McLaurin, and much of the league still expects the Commanders to sign Brandon Aiyuk when the San Francisco 49ers eventually cut their losses. Knowing all of that, it stands to reason that the wide receiver position is fairly well handled right now. Will it be enough? We won't know until the season starts.

A much bigger roster need for the Commanders is actually in the secondary. Safety appears set after the signing of Nick Cross, but there are only five cornerbacks and two nickelbacks on this roster. Of those seven players, only two are returning from 2025. The rest were either added in free agency, drafted, or signed as an undrafted free agent. The lack of depth at that position is a problem, and it's one that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later.

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