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Keim said Cosmi was able to do some “light jogging” and “agility work,” off to the side during Commanders’ practices. Cosmi may still be a long shot to return early in the season, but this is better than pessimistic news. At just 26 years old, Cosmi serves as a key fixture of the Commanders’ offensive line.

Reaves is primarily a special teamer for the Commanders, making the 2022 Pro Bowl and being named first-team All-Pro for his skillset. He suffered a partially torn ACL in 2023 and signed a two-year deal to stay in Washington last offseason. The Commanders now reward his productive special teams performance with a one-year extension that keeps Reaves signed through 2026.

The Athletic’s Ben Standig reports that Brown stayed on the ground for a while after making a catch. He was down “for a few extra beats” before walking to the sideline under his own power. Brown then rode the cart into the building. The fact that Brown was able to get up and walk off the field is a good sign, though you never want to see the cart come out for a player. Fourth-round rookie Jaylin Lane could mix in as the team’s No. 3 receiver if Brown were to miss any time.

Sinnott heads into his sophomore season after a rookie campaign that saw him play well behind veteran Zach Ertz, who re-signed with Washington in March. Sinnott, a second round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, caught all five of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in 2024; his touchdown came on a fake punt. It would appear Sinnott’s only viable path to real playing time in the Commanders offense would be Ertz missing time.

It’s been expected for a bit as McLaurin seeks a contract extension this offseason. The consensus per beat reporters is that the deal will get done, but may not happen until training camp actually comes close to starting. We don’t have any real concerns about drafting McLaurin in Best Ball at this point, just know that beat reporters don’t bat 1.000 and this still could turn into a “hold in” situation should the Commanders and McLaurin not make progress on the contract.

Lynn uses the “A-back” label to denote big running backs who can be used as “a volume ballcarrier,” capable of running between the tackles. The “B-back” label is conversely used to describe quicker, scat-back and pass-catcher types. The “A-back” labeling puts Croskey-Merritt in a group with Brian Robinson Jr. and Chris Rodriguez Jr., and Lynn reportedly told Ben Standig that Croskey-Merritt is “bigger than he thought” he would be. Croskey-Merritt (aka Bill) has a long way to go before the coaches would seriously consider him as a replacement for Robinson, and Lynn recently complimented Robinson’s “good mindset” at organized team activities. Still, it’s a positive start for a seventh-round rookie. Stay tuned.

FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz’s Friday report regarding McLaurin’s frustrations prompted Standig to check in with his sources, who gave him no reason to change his stance that this will get done. Standig advised listeners to be prepared for this to remain a topic past mandatory minicamp, which runs June 10-12, and adds that he will only become concerned if the issue is not resolved within a day or two of the Commanders’ first training camp practice in July.

Breer said he thinks it is “fair” for McLaurin to ask for a deal that at least "[starts] with a three,” adding that “the real comp is probably DK Metcalf,” whose contract averages $33 million over four years. Breer also said that although things between McLaurin and the Commanders are not in a “great place right now,” he notes that contract negotiations “do get bumpy,” with the way “the market’s exploded over the last couple of years.” Drafting McLaurin at this time is not without risk but there is still plenty of time for the two sides to meet in the middle, assuming that middle begins with a “three.”

Per Schultz, McLaurin is “frustrated with the lack of progress on a long-term deal.” McLaurin originally showed up at voluntary OTAs but abruptly left, putting his discontent with the situation on full display. He is now entering a contract year and little progress has been made on getting him a new deal. Coming off a 13-touchdown season that saw him form an instant connection with rookie passer Jayden Daniels, McLaurin has more than earned an extension of some kind. Whether the Commanders can meet his demands is up in the air. Deebo Samuel will get more work with Daniels for as long as McLaurin remains away from the team, giving him a chance at usurping McLaurin as the team’s top receiving option. Likely facing some amount of touchdown regression already, McLaurin is becoming an increasingly risky fantasy pick.

Daniels has once again impressed Washington coaches and teammates with unmatched work ethic this offseason, following his outstanding 2024 rookie campaign, which included 25 passing scores and six rushing touchdowns. Only five quarterbacks had a higher EPA per play than Daniels. “Just watching him move around, he’s not thinking as much, he’s playing fast and letting his natural gifts kind of take over, and that’s what we want to see,” Kingsbury said during Washington OTAs. Daniels has delivered the ball accurately and on time in offseason practices, just as he did through much of his rookie season. “He can make every throw, he’s comfortable, he knows where the ball should go,” said Deebo Samuel, who was traded from the 49ers to the Commanders this spring. “He’s very smart.” The mobile Daniels has every chance to be the QB1 overall in fantasy football this season.