Washington has a chance to capitalize on a championship window while QB Jayden Daniels is on his rookie contract.
When the Washington Commanders selected Jayden Daniels with the second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, there was not an immediate expectation for the team to rise into championship contention. They learned last season that their timeline may be progressing much faster than anticipated.
Instead of being content with that performance, the Commanders have chosen to approach the offseason with aggression. Move after move, they have constructed an even stronger foundation under Daniels.
This started with putting together a trade for Deebo Samuel before the start of free agency. Washington then turned to their offensive line, acquiring Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans.
The Commanders followed those trades with by nailing down some necessary returns and additions through free agency. Now with a fresh class of rookies in the mix as well, they are poised to contend in the NFC again in 2025.
But could they use one more move to tip the scales in their favor? In a trade first suggested by Last Word On Sports' Anthony Palacios, the Commanders could acquire Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker.
"The good news is that Bobby Wagner is returning, but they did lose Dante Fowler Jr. to the Cowboys, who led the Commanders in sacks last season. Walker may be a capable replacement once Wagner eventually hangs up his cleats."
Wagner will return for another season, patrolling the middle of Dan Quinn's defense with budding star Frankie Luvu alongside him. Adding a player like Walker not only makes sense now, but for the future.
The Packers have declined Walker's fifth year on his rookie contract, so they may already be looking to get something in return for him instead of losing him in free agency for nothing.
