Washington’s wideout mix shifts under Terry McLaurin’s contract stalemate, opening a window for the rest of the group. Deebo Samuel has seized practice time with highlight plays, while Noah Brown’s injury adds to the depth questions and pushes Luke McCaffrey into more looks. The emerging pass-catchers are being evaluated in real-time as McLaurin’s status remains unsettled.

In the Burgundy and Gold intra-squad, the top defensive unit overwhelmed Jayden Daniels and the first-string receivers, leaving the offense searching for separation. Sam Hartman steered the second-team offense to a pair of scores, contrasting the earlier three-and-outs from Daniels’ group. The exercise underscored the Commanders’ depth-building story and the fantasy angle: if McLaurin’s absence lingers, Samuel, Gallup, and McCaffrey could become meaningful late-round considerations.

Quinn framed the extended look as a potential silver lining, noting extra reps with Daniels can accelerate development for non-McLaurin weapons. public appearances aside, the team’s standstill on McLaurin’s future casts a long shadow, but the depth chart narratives matter for fantasy managers eyeing emerging targets behind the star.