"Those who don't suit up for the contest are either going to start or occupy key rotational roles in 2025. Others who are used sparingly should also have parts to play. And players who are still on the field late in the fourth quarter could see their hopes of making the squad evaporate before the cut-down deadline. Nobody expected to see the likes of Jayden Daniels, Bobby Wagner, or Marshon Lattimore in this one."
"Lane is also making waves in a crowded wide receiver room as others struggle to make an impression. His speed to go downfield and elusiveness with the football in his hands look tailor-made for offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's schematic concepts. And the former Virginia Tech standout has pushed his way above Luke McCaffrey, Michael Gallup, and K.J. Osborn on the depth chart, at least from the outside looking in."
The Commanders kept rookies Jaylin Lane and Jacory Croskey-Merritt out of the final preseason game, signaling significant roster trust. Both players impressed throughout the offseason after being selected in the fourth and seventh rounds. Croskey-Merritt carries a slight shoulder issue but has shown enough to project as a primary running option following the Brian Robinson Jr. trade. Lane has distinguished himself in a crowded receiving corps with downfield speed and elusiveness that align with Kliff Kingsbury's offensive scheme. Lane appears to have moved ahead of several veterans on the depth chart entering roster cuts.
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