Players the Washington Commanders could pursue after roster deadline

Rushing & Receiving Table Rushing Receiving Scrimmage Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Att Yds TD 1D Succ% Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Tgt Rec Yds TD 1D R/G Y/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb Awards 2020 22 BAL NFL QB 2 0 10 23 0 1 10.0 19 2.3 11.5 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 10 2.3 23 0 0 2021 23 BAL NFL QB 7 4 47 294 2 22 55.3 21 6.3 42.0 6.7 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 47 6.3 294 2 4 2022 24 BAL NFL QB 6 4 43 137 1 12 39.5 14 3.2 22.8 7.2 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 43 3.2 137 1 3 PB 2023 25 BAL NFL QB 5 1 15 55 0 3 40.0 11 3.7 11.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 15 3.7 55 0 0 2024 26 MIA NFL QB 5 5 26 135 2 10 50.0 20 5.2 27.0 5.2 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 26 5.2 135 2 6 5 Yrs 25 14 141 644 5 48 44.7 21 4.6 25.8 5.6 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 141 4.6 644 5 13 17 Game Avg 17 10 96 438 3 33 44.7 21 4.6 25.8 5.6 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 96 4.6 438 3 9 BAL (4 Yrs) 20 9 115 509 3 38 43.5 21 4.4 25.5 5.8 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 115 4.4 509 3 7 MIA (1 Yr) 5 5 26 135 2 10 50.0 20 5.2 27.0 5.2 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 26 5.2 135 2 6 View Original Table

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Huntley’s main weaknesses are his arm strength and accuracy, but if he is not asked to push the ball downfield or outside the numbers too much, he can compensate with his scrambling ability. His skill set would be a nice fit for a simpler version of Kliff Kingsbury’s offense, and his threat as a runner would keep the team competitive for at least a few games, which makes him a great option for the Commanders as a QB3.

Huntley was a free agent this spring so fans might question why Peters didn’t sign him then, but I think the answer is Tyler was looking for his best chance to win a starting or backup role. If those options are no longer on the table, Washington may be appealing as a signing that can provide an opportunity to succeed if called into service during the 2025 season.

Jeff Driskel (FA)

I have seen Driskel’s name mentioned by fans as a possible addition to the quarterback room. Surprisingly, I have also seen it mentioned by a few writers that cover the team, including Ben Standig and Mark Bullock. I think it is important to mention that Driskel requested his own release in April to pursue other opportunities for a backup role.

He never found that opportunity and is currently running a venture business group with his brother, Jason, that he started in 2023. I do not think a return to a third quarterback role on either the active roster or the practice squad is in the cards for him, and even if it was, I do not believe it would be with the Commanders.

Center

Michael Deiter did not survive final roster cuts and Washington moved on from Nick Harris, their other center, on Monday. The plan would seem to be for Allegretti to move to center in the event of an in-game injury, and sign Deiter to the practice squad to call up during the season as needed. The Commanders could definitely use an upgrade at backup center.

Seth McLaughlin (Waivers)

I highlighted Seth McLaughlin in Week 2 of preseason as a player to watch. He profiled as a three-year starter at center with 34 career starts, including 10 in 2024 inside Ohio State’s multiple run scheme offense centered around zone and pin-pull with gap principles mixed in. Seth won the Rimington Trophy in his senior season and has a wide-bodied frame and stout build with good play strength, square power, and solid athletic ability.

McLaughlin projected to be a third-round pick but went undrafted after tearing his Achilles tendon in November. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after the draft and has made a remarkable recovery. The Bengals activated him off the NFI list on July 30th, but he only received 5 reps in Week 2,. In the final game of the preseason he took all the second-half snaps at center and received PFF grades of 71.3 in the run game and 68.2 in pass blocking. While not ready to step in Week 1, he would be a high upside stash on the 53-man roster with Allegretti and Deiter as the backup plan until he is ready.

Linebacker

The Commanders kept 6 linebackers including Nick Bellore as a special teams ace, but may move Ale Kaho to the practice squad if they can find an upgrade

Chad Muma (Waivers)

Shogun of Harlem did a nice job in a Feed post a couple of weeks ago detailing several possible trade/cut candidates that Washington might be interested in acquiring around the roster deadline. Several of his potential candidates did not become available, but one that did was Chad Muma. A third-rounder from 2022, the No. 70 overall pick had one season left on his rookie contract and will be subject to the waiver process.

He might not reach Washington at the bottom of the list, but if so, he would be a nice depth add for the Commanders. In his three seasons he recorded 692 career defensive snaps logging 94 tackles, 1.5 sacks and three passed defended. For his career, Muma has eight pressures and has been a sound tackler. In coverage, quarterbacks completed 88% of their passes against him, with Muma allowed 10.3 yards per catch with just two pass breakups.

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