Another veteran wide receiver could be perfect match for Commanders
Kliff Kingsbury and Christian Kirk were together for three seasons, so could a reunion be in the works?
Kirk has been a wide receiver for the Jaguars for the last three seasons (2022-24) after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Cardinals (2018-2021). Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was the Cardinals' head coach for three of those four seasons (2019-2021).
Word broke Wednesday that the Jaguars are going to release Kirk and his $10.5M salary. So, a justifiable question that immediately comes to mind is, "Would Kingsbury like to have Kirk as one of his top receivers in 2025?"
The next question that comes to mind is, "If the Jaguars don't think Kirk is worth the $10.5M they were to pay him, then how much will Adam Peters be willing to offer Kirk, if indeed Kingsbury wants Kirk?
Kirk's numbers were down a bit last season; however, that is perfectly understandable, seeing as Kirk broke his collarbone in Week 8, played only eight games, and caught only 27 passes.
Kingsbury raved about Kirk as "one of my favorite players I've ever been around" during his three years leading the Cardinals. Various reports have stated that keeping Kirk on the roster in 2025 would cost Jacksonville $16.2 million.
Where does this leave WR Dyami Brown in the Commanders' plans for 2025? On the day Commanders players were cleaning out their lockers, Commanders fans may recall that the former North Carolina Tar Heel and 2021 third-round draft choice was asked directly if he wanted to be a Commander next season.
To which Brown did not say something like, "Well, of course I would" or something like, "Yes, I really would." No, Brown responded, "It wouldn't be a problem staying." Not exactly a reassuring response from Brown that he even wants to return. Perhaps Brown felt he was underutilized in the Washington offense.
We don't know, but we are certain that Adam Peters and Dan Quinn will only want players who really want to be Commanders.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury could reunite with former star receiver
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