Dyami Brown is keeping his options open.
Dyami Brown's mini-resurgence for the Washington Commanders was well-timed with free agency on the horizon. Whether his future lies with the team that drafted him or not is another matter.
Brown was non-existent over his first 3.5 years with the Commanders. He became an afterthought under previous head coach Ron Rivera despite some impressive athletic attributes at his disposal. It took some soul-searching and a shift in work ethic, but the wideout came to life down the stretch as Washington went on a memorable postseason run.
Things ended sourly for Brown after a costly fumble in the NFC Championship game, eventually finishing with three receptions from five targets for 42 receiving yards at the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders now have a big decision to make regarding his future and that of several others looking for new deals.
Adam Peters has a plan in place to take the Commanders forward. This project is way ahead of schedule and Washington is an attractive football destination for the first time in decades. The general manager won't hesitate to implement more changes to build additional momentum in 2025.
Commanders WR Dyami Brown keeping options open before free agency
What the means for Brown's future is anyone's guess. The former third-round pick cast doubt over his future with the franchise. He stated it was a wait-and-see scenario and didn't sound too bullish one way or another. The North Carolina product was more interested in showing appreciation to teammates and coaches who helped him along the way.
"I'm just taking this moment right here to show my gratitude. To each and every person that's been here along this journey. If I'm back here again, open arms. Wherever else I'm at, I'll continue to build on what's happening. It wouldn't be a problem staying. But you know, at the end of the day it's still a business. So we'll see."Dyami Brown
It seemed that Brown would be made surplus to requirements this offseason. Things are still hanging in the balance, but the player's chances of another contract improved exponentially as the campaign got to the business end.
Much will depend on the money involved. Peters will have a price in mind and won't overpay to keep Brown on the books. His physical upside suggests interest will arrive in free agency, perhaps with a more important role to further sweeten the pot.
The Commanders are going to strengthen their receiving corps in the coming months. Peters needs to maximize quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie contract as a matter of urgency. Washington's window is open, so being aggressive to find the prolific pieces capable of producing the goods is imperative.
That might include Brown. It might not.
The wideout is keeping his options open and is ready to roll with the punches. But if keeping him around doesn't make business sense or the Commanders have an upgrade in mind, Brown will be moved on with little fanfare attached.
Brown bolstered his reputation in some high-stakes games for the Commanders, especially at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions during the postseason. If Washington doesn't retain him, this production should be more than enough for another opportunity elsewhere.
Time will tell on that one…
