Defensive end Clelin Ferrell will remain with the Washington Commanders after proving his value in their defense last season.

NFL.com r ecently named four winners and four losers from Day 4 of free agency, and the Commanders were winners.

Beyond Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, the Commanders’ wide receiver depth chart remained unclear. Brown’s return offers significant clarification. The 6-foot-2 target provides needed size and a physical presence on the outside, where he lined up across from McLaurin.

Coming back for another run with the Washington Commanders, quarterback Marcus Mariota took calls, but ultimately opted to return. The Washington Commanders aren't a collection of individuals playing football on the same team, they're a group of likeminded people pulling in the same direction.

The Washington Commanders overhauled nearly every facet of their organization last year. The result: The franchise’s finest season in more than 30 years, a 12-5 record and a return to the NFC championship game.

Despite adding four defensive linemen in free agency, the Washington Commanders are bringing back Clelin Ferrell in 2025, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The veteran defensive end will return to the team after a moderately successful season in 2024.

The Commanders continue to retain many of their own free agents. The latest addition to the list is defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell, who is re-signing with the organization, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.