Commanders Boost Daniels, NFC East Rivals Reload

0:00On May 2nd, Washington Commanders snagged Athen Kaliak Manus as their backup quarterback in this year's draft, and he's got more starting experience than most in his class. The dude started 42 of 48 college games across Minnesota and records, throwing for nearly 6,000 yards and 38. Touchdowns with the Scarlet Knights alone, perfect depth behind Jaden Daniels without breaking the bank. Meanwhile, head coach Dan Quinn is hyped about rookie linebacker Sonny Stiles stepping up as a potential green dot caller on defense. Coming from Ohio State with safety skills, Stiles brings coverage smarts in a big frame at 6'4", 243 pounds. Free agent Leo Chanol and Frankie Luvu round out a faster, more dynamic second level after last year's slow-unit. Fans and analysts are buzzing because these moves directly boost Daniels, new weapons like Whiteout Antonio Williams, who's tough, like Amon Rossane Brown, and could snag offensive

1:00rookie of the year targets. ESPN's Ben Solak has styles in the mix for defensive rookie honors too, especially if he grabbed starter snaps early. Over in the NFC East, Cowboys traded for linebacker D Winters from the 49ers to shore up the middle. He had 101 tackles last year. Giants passed on the Ante Banks' fifth-year option, while Philly's McCuy Lemon could explode as a yards after catch-beast. All this off-season shake-up has the division prime for chaos, commanders looking legit, rivals reloading. Keep an eye on training camp fireworks.