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5 targets for Commanders in 2022 NFL free agency

By Russell S. Baxter

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 01: Ron Rivera, head coach of the Washington Commanders speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 01: Ron Rivera, head coach of the Washington Commanders speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 08: Byron Pringle #13 of the Kansas City Chiefs lines up on offense against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on January 8, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 08: Byron Pringle #13 of the Kansas City Chiefs lines up on offense against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on January 8, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

4. WR Byron Pringle (Kansas City Chiefs)

In 2021, the then-defending NFC East champions added journeyman quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to the club. But he was injured in the Week 1 loss to the Chargers and did not play again. Taylor Heinicke was the main man behind center for the majority of the year. Washington’s offense finished 21st in the league in total yards per game and passing yards. And this unit managed only 34 touchdowns (13 rushing, 21 receiving) in 17 outings.

Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has emerged as the team’s most explosive threat on offense. This past season, he played and started all 17 games and finished first on the team with 77 receptions, 1,053 yards and five scores. His three-year totals read 222 grabs for 3,090 yards and 16 touchdowns.

The next leading wide receiver on the team was Adam Humphries. He finished with 41 catches and failed to reach the end zone. And he, Sam Sims and DeAndre Carter – the latter Washington’s leading punt and kickoff return artist – are all slated to become free agents.

The Kansas City Chiefs have their share of quality wideouts. Byron Pringle is a performer who could fill the gap not only on offense but special teams as well. He caught a career-best 42 passes in 2021, five for scores.

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