BREAKING: Commanders Cut All-Pro Ex Andrew Norwell

The Washington Commanders are cutting Andrew Norwell after he was placed on the PUP List earlier this offseason.

Jeremy Brener | Jul 24, 2023

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The Washington Commanders are officially moving on from Andrew Norwell.

According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Commanders are cutting Norwell just before the team begins training camp.

Norwell was placed on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) List back in May, so he was not occupying a roster spot.

Norwell built on an All-Pro season in 2017 and has been a consistent starter for almost a decade. But Washington is working to rid itself of $4.4 million in salary here.

Norwell, 31, started 16 games for the Commanders last season and committed just four penalties, but the offensive line is in need of some upgrades after surrendering the seventh-most sacks in the NFL last season.

Washington may feel it has options that could be ready to play this season that are cheaper than Norwell, like free-agent signee Nick Gates or third-year pro Sam Cosmi.

Norwell was entering the final year of his contract, so he wasn't seen as a long-term option for the Commanders anyway, but he's a veteran that doesn't make mistakes very often. Norwell committed just four penalties last year and could be a strong veteran presence for the new offensive linemen.

Washington in the end overspent on the signing and now, it means the end for Norwell's stint with the Commanders.

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Published Jul 24, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.