After spending less than one season with the Washington Commanders, wide receiver KJ Osborn could be a cut candidate before the 2025 regular season. According to Bleacher Report, they believe the playmaker won’t make the 53-man roster despite re-signing a new contract this offseason to stay in Washington. The Commanders got a lot of talent in their receiver room after drafting Jaylin Lane this year and trading for Deebo Samuel. The team also got Michael Gallup out of retirement for an opportunity in the room, so the Commanders won’t be able to utilize every wideout since they already have Terry McLaurin, Luke McCaffrey and Noah Brown as well.
Osborn might be better off joining a team that is in dire need of a wide receiver or could use the depth. Originally selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the former Miami product had three solid seasons with the Minnesota Vikings playing alongside star Justin Jefferson. Osborn couldn’t excel with the Patriots since they had an overcrowded room of wide receivers, so it’s no fault of his own that he wasn’t the most productive. The same case happened for the Commanders as they were hoping to get him in the mix following the Noah Brown injury.
However, he was nothing more than an insurance policy, and it’s still possible the team could cut him. The Commanders don’t really need Osborn, but these four teams could.
Report: Former Patriots Bust Could Be Cut Candidate KJ Osborn – Will Anyone Sign Him?
Potential Destinations
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have two dynamic playmakers in George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb, but why not add another wide receiver? The team has been reluctant to make some free agent moves to acquire a capable playmaker. While Amari Cooper is still on the market, they could do better by signing Osnborn on a fixed contract that’s in their salary range as a reliable WR3 to share the slant routes with Jalen Tolbert.
New Orleans Saints
Meanwhile, the Saints have one of the worst quarterback rooms in the league, following Derek Carr’s retirement. Chris Olave could request a trade in the next few weeks if he doesn’t desire to stay in a rebuilding stage. While Brandin Cooks is coming back brings temporary relief, they need a homegrown receiver to build up either Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough. Rashid Shaheed could break out at any moment, and those chances could skyrocket if they sign Osborn.
Baltimore Ravens
However, the Ravens have been struggling to find a consistent receiver other than Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. Odell Beckham Jr., Nelson Agholor and Diontae Johnson are the names that came and went for this offense. They could take a chance on Osborn if he becomes available and may emerge once DeAndre Hopkins retires.
Kansas City Chiefs
Even though the Chiefs always find a way to make the postseason, they can’t ignore their wide receiver issue. Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice are the two solid X-factors for this offense, but Marquise Brown is returning on probably a probable temporary role. Osborn might not start, but Patrick Mahomes could bring back his spark.
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