Overview

• Rookie Jayden Daniels threw for over 3,500 yards, recorded 25 touchdown passes and rushed for nearly 900 yards to lead Washington to a 12-5 season and an NFC Championship Game appearance.
• The Commanders bolstered their offense with Deebo Samuel, Laremy Tunsil, Austin Ekeler and first-round pick Josh Conerly Jr., earning an PFF nod for one of the league’s most improved offensive lines.
• Analysts caution Daniels against a sophomore slump similar to C.J. Stroud’s second-year regression while former NFL QB Phil Simms downplays his MVP odds.
• Star receiver Terry McLaurin, entering the final year of his contract, has missed minicamp sessions to press for an extension after talks stalled.
• Despite contract tensions, Daniels emphasizes his focus on preparations and praises his relationship with McLaurin ahead of mandatory minicamp.