Up front, Washington added Miller and Jacob Martin as pass rushers but also loaded up with big bodies in Javon Kinlaw, Eddie Goldman and Deatrich Wise Jr. in an effort to help fix a unit that ranked 30th in rushing yards allowed.

Daniels and McLaurin created a special quarterback-receiver duo on the field last season during Daniels's rookie campaign. The receiver caught 82 passes for 1,096 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns in 2024–25. It was his fifth season in a row with at least 77 catches and 1,000 yards.

Though McLaurin has publicly expressed his frustration with his contract, the Commanders' G.M. said he's expecting McLaurin to report to training camp.