"While he was on the shelf, the Commanders signed Burks, the 2022 first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans, and he's shown some solid flashes in his two appearances thus far. Burks is also now hurt, dealing with a broken finger, but it's not expected to be a long-term issue. He could play in Week 13, in which case he'll figure to play a significant role in the offense."
"Given the lack of youth on the Commanders' roster, it is imperative to use the remainder of the campaign to prioritize developing any potential contributors with long-term upside. Burks, who is 25 and in his fourth NFL season, can be included in that. Brown cannot. He is a known commodity, one much closer to the end of his NFL career than the beginning. He gives the Commanders nothing in the long run, and very little even in the moment."
Washington returns from its bye week at 3-8. The primary objective is to get as healthy as possible down the stretch. Jayden Daniels is likely to miss at least one more week. Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown, and Treylon Burks missed Week 11 and should return soon. The Commanders opened Brown's 21-day return window and added Burks, a 2022 first-round pick who has shown flashes. Burks has a broken finger but could play Week 13 and may play a significant role. McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. remain ahead on the depth chart. The team must prioritize developing younger contributors with long-term upside.
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