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Commanders Seek No. 2 Receiver Amid Free Agency Shuffle

3/20/2026

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The Washington Commanders aim to add a No. 2 wide receiver for quarterback Jayden Daniels beside Terry McLaurin.
Their initial target, Colts receiver Alec Pierce, re-signed with Indianapolis before free agency negotiations began.
Pierce would have considered the Commanders if he had reached free agency.
Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers could fit because of his friendship with Daniels, though he remains under contract.

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Story summary

The Washington Commanders aim to add a No. 2 wide receiver for quarterback Jayden Daniels beside Terry McLaurin.
Their initial target, Colts receiver Alec Pierce, re-signed with Indianapolis before free agency negotiations began.
Pierce would have considered the Commanders if he had reached free agency.
Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers could fit because of his friendship with Daniels, though he remains under contract.