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Washington Commanders Coach Explains Signing Super Bowl WR

Byron Pringle is back with the Washington Commanders, and his Super Bowl experience proves to be valuable.

Jeremy Brener

Jul 28, 2023; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Byron Pringle (16) runs with the ball after making a catch during drills on day three of Commanders training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2023; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Byron Pringle (16) runs with the ball after making a catch during drills on day three of Commanders training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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The Washington Commanders are adding some experience to the roster by re-signing wide receiver Byron Pringle.

Pringle, 30, appeared in all 17 games for the Commanders in 2023, primarily on special teams. That's where he'll continue to have value for the Commanders this season.

"Bringing Byron back is a big deal," coach Dan Quinn said. "He's got real value on the special teams side. We want to put him in right away on the return side, and take a look there as well. So, kind of a two slot player on the return side from the kick returns and then also at the receiver spot. So, we'll get him up to speed over the next 10-12 days."

Pringle returned nine kickoffs in 2023 with the Commanders, averaging 27.9 yards per return.

With the new kickoff rules going into effect this season, teams are playing it by ear as to how they will attack it. With so much unknown, having experienced and battle-tested players like Pringle on the field should help ease the transition for the Commanders.

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Jeremy Brener

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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