Commanders are re-signing wide receiver Noah Brown to 1-year deal, AP source says

Noah Brown, the wide receiver who caught rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels' desperation pass against the Chicago Bears for one of the signature moments for the Washington Commanders last season is returning to the team.

Brown agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $4.5 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement had not been announced.

Coming down with the long pass was one of Brown’s 35 catches for 453 yards in 11 games with the Commanders after getting cut by Houston and signing with them prior to Week 1.

The now 29-year-old left Washington's Dec. 1 game against Tennessee with what turned out to be a kidney injury and missed the rest of the season and the playoff run to the NFC championship game.

Bringing back Brown comes after general manager Adam Peters acquired fellow receiver Deebo Samuel from San Francisco. Terry McLaurin, Samuel, Brown and Luke McCaffrey provide a good start at the wide receiver spot to coincide with the re-signed tight ends Zach Ertz and John Bates.

“Last year was the most fun I've had playing football since I was probably in high school,” Bates said earlier this week after getting a three-year contract. "It's really cool to have Zach back and the whole gang back together."

Peters has also worked to upgrade the line in front of Daniels, trading draft picks to Houston for standout left tackle Laremy Tunsil. On Thursday, the Commanders also re-signed versatile interior offensive lineman Michael Dieter, who provides some depth and insurance with starting right guard Sam Cosmi coming off surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee.

On defense, beyond bringing back six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, they signed safety Will Harris and agreed to terms with cornerback Jonathan Jones, and defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman.