Beyond Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, the Commanders’ wide receiver depth chart remained unclear. Brown’s return offers significant clarification. The 6-foot-2 target provides needed size and a physical presence on the outside, where he lined up across from McLaurin.

Not all free agency moves are considered savvy investments when these actions are first announced. Analysts’ instant grades will deride franchises for decisions they believe don’t make sense, questioning why the squad paid such hefty prices for the talent it recently acquired.

Despite adding four defensive linemen in free agency, the Washington Commanders are bringing back Clelin Ferrell in 2025, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The veteran defensive end will return to the team after a moderately successful season in 2024.