Overview

• Jayden Daniels emerged from spring workouts with faster decision-making and refined footwork, earning Kliff Kingsbury’s praise and expectations for significant growth.
• Washington upgraded its offense by trading for Deebo Samuel and signing Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil while retaining the entire offensive coaching staff.
• Star receiver Terry McLaurin skipped mandatory minicamp amid stalled extension talks, a holdout insiders say must be resolved before training camp.
• Pro Football Network ranks the Commanders’ offense sixth for 2025, but Sportsnaut’s Matt Johnson slots them 10th and flags typical regression risks for breakout teams.
• FS1’s Colin Cowherd placed Daniels alongside Patrick Mahomes in an elite tier and sparked MVP chatter even as analysts warn of a C.J. Stroud–style sophomore slump.