Commanders' Dyami Brown could be next year's No. 2 WR

Dyami Brown is in contention to be the primary No. 2 wide receiver for the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener | Feb 11, 2025

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (0) tackles Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) during the first half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders are in need of a wide receiver next to Terry McLaurin this offseason.

While Dyami Brown filled that role in 2024, he is a free agent who could sign elsewhere.

The 33rd Team writer Dan Pizzuta states why the Commanders should look from within and bring Brown back.

Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter of a NFC wild card playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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"After three seasons of inconsistent production and involvement, Dyami Brown had his best season in 2024. Though that only resulted in 537 yards, the former third-round pick became a more well-rounded receiver rather than just a deep threat," Pizzuta writes.

"He still had 11 receptions of 20 or more yards. Most of his production came in the back-end of the season with 331 yards and 1.87 yards per route run, which would rank 32nd in a full season, from Week 15 through the NFC Championship Game."

If Brown can bring the playoff version of himself to the regular season, the Commanders would have their true No. 2. He hasn't been able to perform at that level for an extended period of time, but maybe the Commanders postseason run and re-signing could re-ignite that confidence and make him the No. 2 wideout in the offense.

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Published Feb 11, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.