The Washington Commanders could not ask for a better start to the 2024 season. After a decade of subpar play under a sketchy administration, the Commanders are bouncing back in a way no one expected. With a 6-2 record, they hold the top spot in the NFC East.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is magical to watch on the field. He’s consistent, remains poised under pressure, and is a pass-first quarterback with Michael Vick-like rushing ability. Which is good because he’s got an offensive line that’s kinda banged up right now, which is why the Commanders decided to work out offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste on Tuesday.
#Commanders working out offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste today @BLSportsGroup
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 29, 2024
The New England Patriots drafted Cajuste in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. He played four seasons there; the Patriots did not extend his rookie contract. He spent 2023 on the New York Jets practice squad and joined the New York Giants practice squad that same year.
Given the injuries to Brandon Coleman and Cornelius Lucas, the Commanders are being proactive in securing depth in case one or both of them cannot play this Sunday.
The great thing about the Commanders, though, is that Daniels likely won’t have an issue no matter who lines up at left tackle. He can move, and he can move well, and he can throw while he’s moving. He has the ability to carry the offense if he has to, but he probably won’t have to because this team has something that not many Commanders’ teams have had in the past: Unity.
So, work out the potential gap-fillers, but also know that this team is so united that Jayden Daniels won’t have to do it alone.
