K.J. Osborn, a wide receiver from the University of Miami, has been re-signed by the Washington Commanders to a one-year deal ¹ ² ³. This move comes after Osborn was claimed off waivers from the New England Patriots in December. He only played one game for the Commanders, in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, where he participated in 19 snaps on offense but didn’t record any stats ¹.
Osborn’s career has seen him develop into a solid receiver, posing a deep threat in Kevin O’Connell’s offense during his time with the Minnesota Vikings ⁴. In his last three seasons with the Vikings, Osborn had 158 receptions, 1,845 yards, 15 touchdowns, and averaged 11.7 yards per reception. His best season was in 2021, where he caught 50 passes for a career-high 655 receiving yards and seven touchdowns ⁴.
The Commanders are looking to bolster their wide receiver corps, and Osborn’s re-signing is a step in that direction. He’ll compete for a depth spot in the Commanders’ wide receiver room ². With this move, the Commanders are taking a chance on Osborn to regain his form and contribute to the team’s success.
It’s worth noting that Osborn’s re-signing is a relatively low-risk move for the Commanders, given the one-year nature of the deal. If he can recapture his form from his time with the Vikings, it could be a valuable addition to the team’s offense.
