When the Jacksonville Jaguars locked up Dyami Brown in 2025, they knew they were taking a flyer on a player who had flashed big-time potential but had also left much to be desired with the Washington Commanders. The bet ended up not panning out.
Early in his stint with the Jags, Brown turned heads and even got off to a strong start to the season. However, he quickly cooled down and became an afterthought by the end of the season. In fact, his struggles were part of the reason Jacksonville traded for Jakobi Meyers at the 2025 deadline.
To nobody's surprise, the Jaguars let Brown walk in free agency, and he wasted no time going back to the Commanders. By all accounts, he did just fine in the offseason program, but Washington shouldn't get its hopes too high.
The Commanders are hoping Dyami Brown has changed after his Jaguars stint
Following OTAs, Dyami Brown posted a workout video in which he claims he's a changed player.
"That's the old me," Brown said via Tony Adame of Athlon Sports. "This is the new me."
Brown signed a one-year deal worth $1.75 million with the Commanders. The amount doesn't come as a surprise following his disappointing 2025 season. Then again, it's the kind of low-risk, high-reward kind of move that won't hold Washington back in case it doesn't pan out.
Either way, Brown is under pressure to deliver. He'll need to compete with rookie Antonio Williams and third-year veteran Luke McCaffrey for a role on offense. It's fair to say that the margin for error is slim, and if the 2021 third-round pick fails to make an impression, he could quickly tumble down the depth chart.
Working in his favor is that Brown had previously built a rapport with quarterback Jayden Daniels, but it won't account for much if he cannot be consistent. And that's the thing, before 2024, the former North Carolina Tar Heel didn't do much of note. In his first three seasons, he hauled in a combined 29 receptions for 476 yards with three touchdowns.
It wasn't until late in 2024 that Brown took off. He was particularly productive in the playoffs, catching 14 passes for 229 yards with one touchdown. He parlayed his postseason success into a one-year deal worth $10 million with Jacksonville.
Fast forward to 2026, and Brown finds himself needing to prove that his past struggles are behind him.
The Jaguars wasted no time moving on from Dyami Brown
Without a doubt, general manager James Gladstone dropped the ball with Dyami Brown. To his credit, he realized that the signing wasn't working and instead of doubling down, he traded for Jakobi Meyers.
For his part, Brown gets a chance to get his career back on track with the Commanders. If he can pick up where he left off before he bolted for the Jaguars, his $1.75 million deal could turn out to be a bargain.
On the other hand, there's a strong chance Dyami Brown will remind the Commanders why they let him walk in the first place.
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