The Commanders have reportedly re-signed backup center Tyler Larsen.
Larsen, who has been in the NFL since 2016, has been with Washington since 2021 with 18 games and 11 starts under his belt. He has been one of Washington’s more pivotal backups and has appeared in relief for veteran starter Chase Roullier on multiple occasions. Over the last two seasons, Larsen has been a calming force for an offensive line that has struggled with injuries at several spots.
Larsen said at the end of the season that he would like to return to Washington, and it appears that hope is now a reality.
The Commanders have secured their depth at defensive end by reportedly re-signing Efe Obada.
Obada, who signed with the team last March, played in 17 games with one start in 2022. He tied a career-high with 24 tackles (14 solo) with eight quarterback hits and four sacks. With Chase Young recovering from his knee injury, Obada helped stabilize the Commanders’ defensive front and played at least 30% of the defensive snaps in 16 games
Williams made an good impression in limited action with the Commanders, and that has earned him another opportunity with the Burgundy & Gold. Williams rejoined the Commanders in 2021 after spending time on the team’s practice in 2020. He rushed for 152 yards on 37 carries in 2022, including a 48-yard showing against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4.
Th Washington Commanders have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Jeremy Reaves and released running back J.D. McKissic.
The move with Reaves means that the Commanders can match any offer extended to Reaves by another team. The move also gives Washington more time to work towards a potential long term deal.
Reaves’ story is well known by now. He proved himself as one of the league’s best special teams players this season after earning a spot on the Commanders’ 53-man roster for the first time in his career. He finished the season with a career-high 33 tackles, 17 of which came as a special teams player. He finished second in the league in terms of special teams tackles behind only the San Francisco 49ers’ George Odum.
Reaves ended the season with a Pro Bowl selection, First Team All-Pro honors and NFLPA First Team All-Pro Honors. The players association also included him on the list of top five special teams players in the NFL last season.
LB David Mayo
The Commanders began their efforts to retain their depth at linebacker back signing Mayo to a one-year extension. Mayo, who signed with the team in 2021, recorded 35 tackles to go with a sack and pass breakup in 13 games with three starts.
LB Milo Eifler
A few days after re-signing Mayo, the Commanders also made the decision to retain Eifler, who was one of the darlings of the 2022 training camp and impressed his coaches. Eifler, who signed with the Commanders in December of 2021, earned a roster spot last August and became a special teams contributor. He appeared in 10 games and recorded four tackles, one of which was for a loss against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18.
CB Rachad Wildgoose
The Commanders certainly need to address the cornerback position, but they do like some of their own players and want to keep them around. That started with keeping Wildgoose, who joined the Commanders after training camp after spending time with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. He appeared in 15 games with three starts and recorded 16 tackles to go with three pass breakups.
LB Khaleke Hudson
Hudson has had an interesting career with the Commanders since being drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 draft. He was cut after last season’s training camp, but he ended up playing in 13 games and still ended up starting in the season finale against the Cowboys. Hudson, who played for the University of Michigan, was drafted by the Commanders in the fifth round of the 2020 draft, has appeared in 41 games with four starts. Primarily a special teams player, Hudson has 34 tackles (16 solo) with three quarterback hits.
LB Nate Gerry
Washington decided to bring back Gerry on a one-year deal, making him another linebacker that the Commanders kept before he could test the market. Gerry was primarily a special teams contributor and appeared in four games last season.
CB Danny Johnson
A favorite of Washington fans, the Commanders have reportedly elected to retain one of its most valuable depth pieces in the secondary. Johnson appeared in 11 games with four starts and is coming off a career year with 29 tackles, nine pass breakups and an interception in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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