Commanders linked with contentious move for soon-to-be-released wide receiver

Finding Jayden Daniels more productive weapons in the passing game is a high priority for the Washington Commanders this offseason. And the options are endless regarding who could potentially come into the fold.

Some fans are dreaming of a big splash for someone like Tee Higgins. Others want a more conservative approach similar to what Adam Peters did during his first offseason as general manager. The realistic avenue lies somewhere in the middle.

The Commanders need to be more aggressive with their Super Bowl window officially open. Washington needs to make sure it gets the most out of Daniels' rookie contract. At the same time, Peters is a methodical strategist who won't be mortgaging the franchise's future at the wideout position.

For someone like Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, it might be a different story. That's to be determined, but one NFL analyst believes the Commanders could also be in the mix for a soon-to-be-released receiver with glittering credentials.

With quarterback Aaron Rodgers being informed that the New York Jets are going in a different direction, the chances of Davante Adams sticking around are almost non-existent. The AFC East club should try to find a trade partner. However, teams will be reluctant to take on that salary knowing full well they'll have to release the All-Pro.

Commanders named as potential landing spot for Davante Adams in 2025

Kristopher Knox from The Bleacher Report named the Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers as possible landing spots for Adams. The analyst added that more teams could enter the fray if the wideout reduces his contract demands.

The Washington Commanders could use a high-end No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin and have $80.5 million in projected cap space. The Los Angeles Chargers have $65.6 million in projected cap room and could use a veteran to partner with young wideouts Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. Adams is likely to have a very limited market unless he's willing to take a substantial pay cut.Kristopher Knox

Trading or releasing Adams saves the Jets around $29.88 million on their 2025 salary cap. That seems like a foregone conclusion given Rodgers is no longer part of their plans.

Adams might be advancing in years and past his prime, but he still managed to go over 1,000 receiving yards last season. The explosiveness isn't what it was. Even so, he remains one of the league's best route technicians with assured hands.

The former second-round pick out of Fresno State wouldn't be the alpha in Washington. McLaurin holds that title and won't be relinquishing it anytime soon. Accepting a secondary role to join a contender is key if the Commanders decided to pursue Adams.

Another element to this equation is Adams' previous comments regarding Washington's fanbase. He's not been complimentary about the team, their facilities, or those who passionately support them from the stands. That didn't go down well as expected, but it's unlikely to form the focus of Peters' thought process.