Commanders spark frenzy about future plans with quiet roster clue

The Washington Commanders are at a legitimate crossroads just six games into the season. They are sitting at 3-3 after falling agonizingly short against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, and general manager Adam Peters is taking the required action in his quest to turn the tide.

Washington signed former second-round edge rusher Drake Jackson to the active roster in the immediate aftermath of their primetime loss. Whether he's got the juice needed after dealing with significant injury problems in recent years is anyone's guess, but Peters is probably confident, having worked with the player previously.

That's not all. The Commanders also created buzz about their plans with another intriguing scheduled visit.

Commanders are reportedly hosting wide receiver Treylon Burks for a visit

According to Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network, the Commanders are bringing in wide receiver Treylon Burks on Wednesday. This comes after he emerged from his meeting with the Denver Broncos without an agreement in place.

Burks is an interesting case. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans at No. 18 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft as the man to replace A.J. Brown, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. That was too much pressure for a physically gifted yet underdeveloped wideout looking to make their way in the league.

The former Arkansas standout has also dealt with injuries. Burks' latest —a fractured collarbone which came after just five games of the 2024 campaign — was his worst. The Titans had seen enough, cutting this experiment short earlier this month.

Despite things not going well in Tennessee, there is reportedly a high interest in Burks. He's still just 25 years old. From a size and athleticism standpoint, he could be a matchup nightmare if utilized correctly. Considering the current state of Washington's receiver room, they could do a lot worse.

Burks is expected to take more visits after the Commanders, unless they offer him a decent deal on the spot. That makes it a wait-and-see scenario, although the prospect of playing with superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels might be too tempting to turn down.

Much like the situation with Jackson, expecting Burks to come in and shift the momentum entirely is foolish. He's been medically cleared, but the pass-catcher missed a lot of football last season. There were also clear confidence issues in Tennessee that need to be addressed, but this appears to be a suitable environment for him to rediscover his love for the game.

The 6-foot-2 receiver might sign on the dotted line; he might not. But this once again proves that Peters won't stop looking for ways to improve.

That should keep urgency high, if nothing else.