Commanders have too many receivers and OTAs may start sorting them out

Washington’s wide receiver group is under scrutiny as OTAs begin and rosters take shape for 53-man competition. Terry McLaurin is the only established option, while the rest of the unit lacks a defined No. 2 through No. 6. Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown, and Van Jefferson Jr. are competing for snaps ranging from starter production to special-teams roles. Williams is viewed as a potential breakout slot receiver with reliable hands and route-running. McCaffrey and Lane could also emerge after injuries and drop issues, while Burks has shown flashes and gains a full offseason to integrate. Brown brings past success from Washington’s NFC Championship run.

"Beyond Terry McLaurin, it's a jumbled-up mess. There's no clear No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, or No. 6. We're about to find out who can swim and who's going to sink. Commanders' wide receiver dynamic will be something to watch at OTAs"

"Antonio Williams. Treylon Burks. Luke McCaffrey. Jaylin Lane. Dyami Brown. Van Jefferson Jr. They're all here, and with the exception of the first name listed - that being this year's third-round pick - all of their worlds seem to range from earning starter's snaps to only getting on the field on special teams."

"As it stands, the Commanders are putting a lot of faith in Williams to be what McCaffrey and Lane have yet to develop into. He was a slot receiver in college at Clemson, but he brings the type of skillset with consistent hands and exceptional route-running that could see him explode into a receiving machine. In the best of universes, Washington could have its new Pierre Garcon."

"Of course, there's also the chance of a McCaffrey or Lane breakout. McCaffrey was making strides last year before he suffered a season-ending broken collarbone, while Lane struggled with drops but has the talent to improve. The same can be said for Burks, who impressed at times in his limited role when he joined the club mid-season and now has a full summer to acclimate to the team."

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