It’s a great time to be a Washington Commanders fan.

On Saturday, ahead of Washington’s 27-22 victory over the New York Giants Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing league sources, reported that NFL players privately declared or told their agents that they wanted to become a commander.

Although specific names were not mentioned in the report, commanders were able to accommodate certain proposals as they looked for additional help at cornerback and wide receiver, Schefter added.

With the trade deadline set for Tuesday at 4:00 PM ET, the Commanders have established themselves as one of the top contenders thanks to the efforts of the new owner, front office, coaching staff led by Dan Quinn and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Daniels has played a crucial role in Washington’s 7-2 mark, with key wins against the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears helping the team announce itself in the league.

Brian Robinson Jr. and Terry McLaurin are also flourishing on offense, with veterans Zach Ertz and Austin Ekeler showing they still have production left in the tank. Defensively, veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner and Dante Fowler Jr. see the same.

But the Commanders still have a tough road ahead to continue proving they are among the top of the NFC crop. They still have to play the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys twice. Even when the latter is struggling, divisional matches are rarely easy.

Additional games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons will also test Washington, though rumors of players wanting to become Commanders indicate the team is on the rise, which is important for a franchise that has made just two postseason trips since 2015 . .

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