The Washington Commanders have completed their offseason schedule. But that hasn’t stopped the Washington receiver rumors from swirling, as the team has yet to officially answer who will be the offense’s WR2 behind Terry McLaurin.
CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell still sees an external receiver being an option.
On June 30, Podell named the Commanders one of five potential landing spots for free agent wideout Tyreek Hill.
“Jayden Daniels needs a reliable No. 2 option to complement two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin,” wrote Podell. “Deebo Samuel was never a burner, and he remains a free agent after leading the Commanders in catches (72), receiving yards (727) and receiving touchdowns (five) in 2025.
“Hill could be an ideal depth threat in 2026, and someone 2026 third-round pick Antonio Williams could stand to learn from.”
Hill played only four games last season because of left knee injuries. The wideout suffered a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments, including to the ACL. The Miami Dolphins released Hill in February.
Over a decade in the NFL, though, Hill has posted 819 catches for more than 11,000 yards. He has earned $146.2 million playing in the league.
What Tyreek Hill Could Bring Commanders
GettyFormer Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill remains unsigned in NFL free agency.
Hill is pretty clearly not the same receiver he once was. In 2023, he led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 receiving touchdowns while catching 119 passes.
But while playing through a wrist injury in 2024, he registered 81 receptions, 959 receiving yards and six scores in 17 games. His per game averages in the first month of 2025 before his knee injury were roughly the same as what he produced in 2024.
Now 32 years old and coming off a significant knee injury, Hill is highly unlikely to recapture the electricity that made him a five-time All-Pro.
But if healthy, he might still be able to produce WR2 totals.
McLaurin was a big-play threat last season, as he had just 38 catches but 582 receiving yards. Hill could be a reliable chain mover with the potential to stretch the field if he can regain any of his All-Pro form.
Commanders WR Depth Behind Terry McLaurin
GettyWashington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is entering his eighth NFL season.
Pundits have continued to speculate whether the Commanders will add another receiver this summer because of their unproven/unknown options behind McLaurin on the depth chart.
In a perfect world, third-round rookie Antonio Williams will emerge as a WR2 for the Commanders in 2026. But as a rookie, Williams’ potential emergence is far from guaranteed.
Former first-round pick Treylon Burks had a very strong spring for Washington. But Burks has always shown potential and then not produced during the regular season.
Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown, Van Jefferson and Jaylin Lane are other possible WR2 options for the Commanders with training camp on the horizon. Chris Hilton Jr., Jacoby Jones, Jaden Bradley and Nick Nash are the other receivers on the offseason roster.
Williams and the rest of the Commanders rookies will report to training camp on July 24. The entire team will then show up by July 28 for camp.
The Commanders will play their first preseason game versus Hill’s former team, the Dolphins, on August 14.
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