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Former Commanders LB Signs With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are bringing in a former Washington Commanders linebacker to help with their depth.

Jeremy Brener

Aug 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) throws the football as Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) defends during the second quarter of a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Aug 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) throws the football as Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) defends during the second quarter of a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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A former member of the Washington Commanders has a new home in the NFL.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Minnesota Vikings are signing former Commanders first-round pick Jamin Davis.

Davis, 25, took a step back this season after being a starter in each of the past two years. Davis made five appearances for the Commanders in the first six weeks, but didn't play very much. The additions of linebackers Dante Fowler Jr., Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu pushed Davis down the depth chart, and eventually off of the team.

Davis had been on the Green Bay Packers practice squad since the end of October, but now he joins the NFC North rival Vikings as they gear up for a playoff push.

With Davis back on a roster, he will have a chance to contribute for the Vikings, who are in desperate need of some linebacker help after injuries to Gabe Murphy and Ivan Pace Jr.

Davis could make his Vikings debut in Week 13 as they take on the Cardinals at home while the Commanders host the Tennessee Titans in hopes of staying in the playoff race in the NFC.

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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.

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