Van Jefferson Joins Washington Commanders

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The Washington commanders bolstered their offense by signing veteran wide receiver Van

Jefferson to a one-year deal.

This move brings experience and depth to the receiving group as they gear up for next season.

Jefferson, a 29-year-old former second-round pick from the 2020 NFL Draft, joins after

stints with several teams, including the Tennessee Titans last year.

He was part of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl 56, winning squad, and posted over 800 receiving

yards in 2021.

His recent output has been lower, with 29 catches for 350 yards in the 2025 season, but

his route running.

Skills could still make him a solid backup option.

Jefferson visited the team's facility in Ashburn to ink the contract and chatted

briefly with a couple of local reporters.

He praised the organization as a good fit, mentioned meeting receiver's coach Bobby Engram,

and expressed eagerness to learn the new offense under.

First-time coordinator David Blue.

With this addition, the commanders raised their receiver room standards, setting up healthy

competition and better preparation for the challenges.