Outrageous Commanders trade pitch arms Jayden Daniels with more firepower

Making bold trades is something Adam Peters has had no problem with this offseason. The Washington Commanders are on the cusp of perennial contention, and the general manager responded accordingly with the sort of moves that cement the team's win-now approach.

One NFL analyst believes Peters should keep the same mindset to provide quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels with another athletically gifted option in the passing game.

The Commanders look pretty set at the tight-end position entering 2025. Zach Ertz galvanized his career last time around and deservedly got another one-year deal for his efforts. Hopes are high that Ben Sinnott can develop into a well-rounded player and become more influential in Year 2 of his professional career. John Bates got a long-term commitment from the franchise after emerging as one of the league's most accomplished blockers at the position.

Commanders linked with daring trade raid for explosive TE Kyle Pitts

That looks like a highly capable trio if Ertz doesn't regress. However, Kristopher Knox from The Bleacher Report had something bolder in mind.

The analyst listed Washington among the potential suitors for Kyle Pitts. Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports revealed that the Atlanta Falcons would prefer to keep the former first-round pick, but he's generating interest from around the league entering the final year of his rookie deal. Knox thought the Commanders could part ways with two third-rounders to get this deal over the line.

Last season, tight end Zach Ertz ranked second among Commanders pass-catchers with 66 receptions, 654 yards and seven touchdowns. Washington re-signed him to a one-year deal this offseason and has 2024 second-round pick Ben Sinnott at the position. Yet, adding Pitts could still make plenty of sense. Ertz, who will turn 35 in November, isn't a long-term answer for the Commanders. Pitts could be, and even if Sinnott starts playing up to his draft status, having two potent tight ends would be valuable.Kristopher Knox

Pitts is talented, although he has not lived up to his pre-draft hype coming out of Florida. The gifted pass-catcher has steadily regressed since his 1,000-receiving-yard rookie campaign. There remains some untapped potential attached, which is something Kliff Kingsbury could unlock if the Commanders managed to secure his services.

It's an intriguing possibility, and the Commanders could also take on his financial figure with minimal fuss in 2025. Even so, this seems highly unlikely.

The Commanders didn't want anything to upset their current tight-end dynamic this offseason. Expect the same trend to continue, leaning on Ertz, Sinnott, and Bates to shoulder the burden.

But if Pitts hits free agency next spring, the Commanders would be foolish not to consider the possibility.

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