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.

Not all free agency moves are considered savvy investments when these actions are first announced. Analysts’ instant grades will deride franchises for decisions they believe don’t make sense, questioning why the squad paid such hefty prices for the talent it recently acquired.