If you were to ask anybody to name the most important players on the Washington Commanders in 2025, they would be stars such as Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, and Laremy Tunsil.
Maybe some of the rookies and emerging contributors would get a mention. Players like Mike Sainristil, Josh Conerly Jr., and Trey Amos, whose development will be crucial to Washington's long-term success.
One player who probably wouldn't be brought up, but whose performance may swing his team's fate more than anybody else besides its quarterback, is Matt Gay.
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The journeyman kicker was signed this offseason to replace Zane Gonzalez.