Commanders Sign WRs Brown, Jefferson to Aid Daniels

The Washington Commanders continued their aggressive approach to the 2026 offseason on Friday, signing wide receivers Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson to one-year contracts while adding other key pieces to bolster the offense around quarterback Jayden Daniels following a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The moves come after a 5-12 season that saw Daniels miss 10 games due to injuries, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. fired, and head coach Dan Quinn facing increased scrutiny. The team, which reached the NFC Championship Game in 2024, aims to rebound by surrounding its franchise quarterback with more reliable playmakers and protection. Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU, showed promise as a rookie with 3,568 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 891 rushing yards. However, his 2025 performance was limited to seven games, with 1,262 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions amid an inconsistent supporting cast.

On offense, the Commanders have focused on depth at skill positions. Earlier in the week, they signed tight end Chig Okonkwo to a three-year deal and running back Rachaad White, a former college...