For the first time since the 2016 season, Washington Commanders’ fans should feel good about the team’s wide receivers.
Washington re-signed star Terry McLaurin to a three-year extension earlier this month and drafted Jahan Dotson in the first round of April’s 2022 NFL draft.
Washington quarterback Carson Wentz has no excuses in 2022. The Commanders’ wide receivers should be a team strength if everyone stays healthy and some of the younger players progress as expected.
We continue our training camp preview with a look at Washington’s wide receivers. Please check out our other previews linked below:
The names
Washington Commanders wide receiver Cam Sims (89). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Terry McLaurin
Jahan Dotson
Curtis Samuel
Cam Sims
Dyami Brown
Dax Milne
Marken Michel
Kelvin Harmon
Kyric McGowan
Jequez Ezzard
Alex Erickson
Roster locks
Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
McLaurin
Dotson
Samuel
Sims
Brown
Five roster locks means Washington doesn’t have a lot of room here. However, expect the Commanders to keep at least six receivers. If Washington keeps six, that final spot could come down to special teams. Last year’s return man, DeAndre Carter, is gone. Carter did a good job and it was a surprise Washington didn’t make a stronger effort to retain him.
Training camp storyline: Will Samuel be healthy?
Curtis Samuel. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Commanders signed Samuel to a three-year deal last offseason and got six receptions from him in 2021. An offseason injury ruined Samuel’s first season in Washington. He was fully healthy this spring, running and cutting like normal. However, the team sat Samuel in the final days of the offseason program out of caution. We should know soon if it was out of caution or if there is something to be concerned about.
All signs point to a healthy Samuel, which is good for the Commanders.
Training camp battle: Dax Milne vs. Alex Erickson
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dax Milne (15). (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
If the Commanders keep six receivers, that final spot could come down to veteran Alex Erickson and second-year WR Dax Milne. Milne didn’t receive a lo of opportunities last season, but was impressive in his limited chances. Erickson can…
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