The Washington Commanders opened training camp with three players considered roster locks at wide receiver: Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, and rookie Luke McCaffrey.
After strong training camps, you can add Olamide Zaccheaus and Dyami Brown to the list. Brown was likely always on the roster, but he needed to earn his position with a new regime.
That leaves the Commanders with one or two spots at wide receiver, depending on if they keep six or seven. Among the leading contenders for the final spots are veteran Jamison Crowder and second-year players Mitchell Tinsley and Brycen Tremayne.
Tinsley made the 53-man roster last season as an undrafted free agent, while Tremayne spent the year on the practice squad. This summer, both are having an impressive training camp. Washington’s beat reporters seemingly mention Tremayne at least once daily during practice.
On Thursday, the Commanders were in New Jersey for a joint practice with the New York Jets ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener. Tremayne again made everyone take notice.
that's @brycen_tremayne's ball@Seatgeek | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/BgUq9SdtVl
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 8, 2024
Tremayne, at 6-foot-4, is the biggest wide receiver on Washington’s roster. Could that give him an advantage?
Tremayne and Tinsley will see the Jets again on Saturday and both must continue to stand out to improve their chances of making the roster.