"Peters thought he'd found Ertz's heir with Ben Sinnott. Two years into his NFL career, the jury is still out. John Bates is a blocking specialist, and nobody else has the tools to move the needle. Simply put, the Commanders need to find someone who can make it easier for quarterback Jayden Daniels to throw across the middle, a criticism he faced when healthy in 2025."
"Mismatch receiving tight end with plus athleticism and fluid movement skills.- Natural hands catcher with the ability to extend and finish outside his frame.- Alignment versatility: can play inline, in the slot, or split wide.- Creates separation against linebackers and safeties with speed and route nuance.- Threat after the catch. Accelerates quickly and runs with receiver-like balance.- Red-zone weapon who can win on fades, seams, and back-shoulder throws."
Washington faces a tight end void with Zach Ertz likely departing after two productive seasons, and the roster lacks a clear heir beyond Ben Sinnott, John Bates, and others. The team needs a receiving-oriented tight end to help Jayden Daniels throw across the middle. Baylor tight end Michael Trigg profiles as an under-the-radar 2026 draft target with 6'3", 243 pounds and projected 4.60–4.68 speed. Trigg offers alignment versatility, natural hands, separation ability against linebackers and safeties, YAC traits, and red-zone threat. Concerns include inconsistent inline blocking, average play strength, and route-detail consistency.
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