Commanders linked with star AFC WR in bold draft day trade
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The Washington Commanders are entering a defining season for Jayden Daniels, which is odd to say considering it is Year 3.
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With one great year and one not-so-great year, what Daniels are we going to get? Granted, last season was ruined by injuries.
Many have cited the need for Washington to get a running mate for Terry McLaurin, given he is the only top weapon on the roster, but where could the Commanders look?
Fox Sports' Ralph Vacchiano has an idea that on draft night, Washington sends a 2026 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for DK Metcalf.
“The idea of the Steelers trading him all depends on what happens with Aaron Rodgers, and whether Pittsburgh goes for it all in 2026 or goes into a rebuilding mode,” Vacchiano wrote. “And Metcalf was a bit of a disappointment last season with just 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns as Rodgers struggled to find him downfield.
"He’d have better luck with the younger, stronger Jayden Daniels throwing him the ball. And the Commanders are desperate for a WR opposite Terry McLaurin.”
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Could Metcalf move?
I don't see it, at least right now.
But if Aaron Rodgers doesn't return, then who knows? Let's not forget that the Steelers only signed Metcalf last offseason, so a one-and-done with him doesn't seem likely.
Still, if the Commanders come knocking with Vacchiano's proposal, I am interested to see what the Steelers would do, considering they've already signed Michael Pittman Jr.
It does feel like a long shot, but Metcalf and McLaurin together would give Daniels one of the better receiver tandems in football. Yes, giving up a first-rounder isn't ideal, but Metcalf could open up a lot of things for an offense that desperately needs to show something in 2026.
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