The 5 o'clock club serves as a reader-driven forum during the NFL offseason, focusing on the phenomenon of timing in official trade announcements. Oftentimes, NFL trades are leaked before they can be formally announced, leading to the phrase 'officially official' when an agreement is finally confirmed. This delay is crucial as it can prevent misunderstandings, such as when player commitments change. Despite many trades being discussed, some like Laremy Tunsil’s have yet to be officially acknowledged by the Commanders, leading to questions about the communication process involved in roster changes.
It's common in the NFL offseason to hear about a trade as early as February and then have to wait until mid-March to finally be told it's official.
Most Washington fans will recall that JD McKissic agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills during the free agent negotiation period, but then reconsidered.
If you visit the Commanders team X/Twitter feed today, you'll see a ton of official announcements for transactions ranging from extending Michael Deiter to trading for Deebo.
The Commanders have a page set up where fans can track the progress of the team's 2025 offseason roster building, yet, no mention of Laremy Tunsil's trade.
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