{"id":854049,"date":"2026-04-04T22:25:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/854049\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:25:24","slug":"jayden-daniels-leads-private-commanders-offseason-workout-in-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/854049\/","title":{"rendered":"Jayden Daniels Leads Private Commanders Offseason Workout in LA"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the NFL league meetings in Phoenix start to wrap up, the focus for the Washington Commanders<\/a> is already shifting. It\u2019s less about what\u2019s happening in meeting rooms and more about what\u2019s going on out in California, where a group of offensive playmakers has quietly started putting in work ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

And at the center of it all is Jayden Daniels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Personnel<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t just a casual offseason link-up. Daniels is coming off a season riddled with injuries and is ready to come back and take the helm with a revamped offseason. These workouts aren\u2019t random either. He\u2019s making sure timing is sharp, and everything feels natural before OTAs<\/a> even get here.<\/p>\n

\"Washington<\/p>\n

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) | Peter Casey-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no surprise that Terry McLaurin is right there with him. Since Daniels arrived in Washington, the two have built strong chemistry, but last season didn\u2019t always reflect that. Now there\u2019s a clear emphasis on keeping that connection consistent heading into 2026. They already know what it looks like when they\u2019re in rhythm \u2013 now it\u2019s about maintaining it.<\/p>\n

Rachaad White being out there stands out the most. He just got to Washington, but he\u2019s already tapped in, and it makes sense. He and Daniels go way back to Arizona State, so there\u2019s already a built-in comfort level. That matters, especially for a running back who\u2019s expected to be heavily involved in the passing game.<\/p>\n

Proof (@UCLAFootball<\/a> on IG)<\/p>\n

Jayden Daniels and Terry McLauirn working out along with (not pictured) Dyami Brown and Rachaad White) https:\/\/t.co\/6h5gRHVpTX<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jJM7ZTeGkv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s Dyami Brown, who spent a year with the Jacksonville Jaguars and is now back reunited with his former teammates. He\u2019s still one of the team\u2019s best vertical threats and clearly wants to make sure he stays part of the conversation in this offense.<\/p>\n

Why It Matters<\/p>\n

People will say these offseason workouts are more for show than anything, and sometimes that\u2019s true. But this feels different.<\/p>\n

When you have players like Daniels and McLaurin leading it, it\u2019s not just for social media. It\u2019s about building real chemistry and setting a tone early.<\/p>\n

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) | Peter Casey-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

For White, especially, this is big. Getting those reps in now, understanding how Daniels plays, and building that trust could make him a real weapon out of the backfield. And that Arizona State connection only adds to it.<\/p>\n

Inside the Work<\/p>\n

From what\u2019s been shared, these workouts aren\u2019t light either. They\u2019re putting in work.<\/p>\n

A big focus has been on deep ball timing, making sure McLaurin and Brown are in sync with Daniels and his arm strength.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re also working on getting White comfortable in the offense, especially in those check-down situations where he can be a safety valve.<\/p>\n

And of course, conditioning is a part of it too. Training in that California heat now, so when camp rolls around, they\u2019re already ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n

This is the kind of work that doesn\u2019t always show up right away, but when the season starts, and everything looks smooth, this is usually where it begins.<\/p>\n

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