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Commanders Activate Pass Rusher Among Roster Moves Ahead of Cowboys Clash

The Washington Commanders are getting a pass rusher back for their matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

David Harrison

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (90) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (90) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders' rookie class has been quite impactful this season.

In addition to No. 2 overall pick quarterback Jayden Daniels, Commanders general manager Adam Peters' first class of draft picks has worked out very well including starters left tackle Brandon Coleman, receiver Luke McCaffrey, cornerback Mike Sainristil, and defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton.

Other Washington rookies have flashed different degrees of talent as well including defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste who had one sack and three tackles before suffering an injury and going on injured reserve following the team's Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Washington Commanders defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste.
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (90) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The seventh round pick was on an impressive track as part of the Commanders' rotation of pass rushers before the injury and as the team gets set to host the Dallas Cowboys for the first time this season he's coming back, the team announced Saturday.

To make room for Jean-Baptiste on the active roster the team released running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. who was signed from the practice squad to help Washington deal with the loss of Brian Robinson Jr. as he dealt with a hamstring injury.

Rodriguez has become somewhat of a fan favorite for his tough running style and ability to perform in the few games he's had the opportunity to since being drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

He can be added back to the Commanders' practice squad if not claimed by another team.

The team also announced kicker Austin Seibert has been removed from the injury report and will be active when the team hosts Dallas this weekend.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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DAVID HARRISON

David Harrison has covered the NFL since 2015 as a digital content creator in both written and audio media. He is the host of Locked On Commanders and a graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. His previous career was as a Military Working Dog Handler for the United States Army. Contact David via email at david.w.harrison82@gmail.com or on Twitter @DHarrison82.

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