Through two weeks of training camp, fans have packed training camp to see the Washington Commanders. Last Saturday, an estimated 10,000 fans showed up to watch practice and potentially meet players.
After each practice, multiple Washington players have taken time with the fans, with wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson, quarterback Sam Howell, running back Brian Robinson Jr. and defensive end Chase Young among the most prominent signers.
Players clearly feel the love — and it matters seeing fans in the stands for training camp.
Over the past few years, the Commanders’ social media team has become much more creative and interesting. On Thursday, Washington’s social media team went undercover with a young fan named Avi. Avi’s mission was to greet different Commanders’ players with weird items to sign and tell them it was her birthday.
It worked. Players were happy to sign anything for Avi, from a mannequin that quarterback Sam Howell signed to an empty bottle of Drano. Terry McLaurin and Chase Young were also among several Washington players who took time out to sign for Avi.
Check it out.
These guys were out here signing ANYTHING 😂
We had an undercover agent in the autograph line to see if our players would sign the most random items pic.twitter.com/5DLmzmALwe
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 3, 2023
She approached rookie DE K.J. Henry — already a fan favorite — to sign a head of lettuce. Henry was happy to oblige.
Wide receiver Dyami Brown signed a toaster. He had to do a double take but happily signed with a smile.
Perhaps the best part was Avi approaching long snapper Camaron Cheeseman with several pieces of cheese to sign so she could sell on eBay.
Great stuff.
And good job, Avi.
