Luke McCaffrey's offseason was about getting 'bigger, stronger, faster'

When everyone talks about the Washington Commanders' wide receivers, it's all about Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel.

Rightfully so.

They're the stars and at the top of their games.

But who will step up as Washington's No.

3 receiver in 2025?Luke McCaffrey is the easy answer.

Noah Brown is a solid veteran, while Jaylin Lane is a rookie.

McCaffrey has a year in the NFL, a full offseason in an NFL weight room, and the bloodline to be a successful long-term starter.

McCaffrey's father, Ed, was a 13-year NFL veteran and three-time Super Bowl champion.

Luke's older brother, Christian, is a four-time All-Pro and former NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

His oldest brother, Max, played in the NFL, while another brother, Dylan, played quarterback in college.

As a rookie last season, McCaffrey played in all 17 games and started two.

He finished his rookie season with only 18 receptions and 168 yards.

He did not score a touchdown.

After being on the field for 61% of Washington's snaps in Week 1, McCaffrey played a total of 63 offensive snaps combined across the last four games.

Rookie wide receivers often struggle.

It's not an easy transition going from a college receiver to an NFL receiver.

In college, players don't see a ton of press-man coverage.

The NFL is a wakeup call.

The defensive backs are all strong and fast.

Let's also remember that McCaffrey was still relatively new to the position.

He was a quarterback before moving to wide receiver for his final two years of college football.

This offseason was a critical one for McCaffrey.

While the Commanders traded for Samuel, they also let Olamide Zaccheaus and Dyami Brown.

There's an opportunity for McCaffrey to fill that void, and he used the offseason to get "bigger, stronger and faster," as he told Lynnell Willingham of 106.7 The Fan.

LUUUUUUUUUUUKEEEEEEEEEEE!!How many times do you think we hear that chant in 2025!?I caught up with the 2nd year WR after a STRONG practice #Commanderspic.twitter.com/FLKyzffQjs Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 25, 2025That strategy paid off.Willingham asked McCaffrey what the biggest improvement he had made from his rookie season to now was.

McCaffrey couldn't single out one thing, but did mention getting bigger, stronger, and faster, while now it was more about "honing in on your technique."When everyone talks about Washington's offense, no one mentions McCaffrey.

That's fine.

Don't be surprised if he turns into one of Jayden Daniels' most trusted weapons by midseason.This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey got bigger, stronger, faster in offseason.

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