Washington Commanders Swap Linebackers and Safeties in Latest Roster Moves

The Washington Commanders continue to rework their roster.

Dec 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Chapelle Russell (49) gestures before a kickoff during the first half against the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports / Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Commanders are gearing up for their final preseason matchup of 2024 before kicking off the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 8th. Before we reach that point the Commanders are doing their due diligence in constructing their roster, tinkering with it again this week signing safety Kendall Brooks and LB Chapelle Russell, and releasing LB Keandre Jones and safety Ben Nikkel.

The Commanders signed S Kendell Brooks and LB Chapelle Russell, and released LB Keandre Jones and S Ben Nikkel.

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Brooks will be joining the Commanders after being and UDFA with Arizona in 2023 and Russell, who has dealt with injury concerns in the past, will be heading to Washington after spending the last two seasons on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad after short stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The moves made by the Commanders are lateral as they look to keep improving their roster. This weekend’s preseason matchup against the Patriots will be the final tune up for players looking to make the roster as team’s around the league will have to cut their rosters down to 53 men by Tuesday August 27th for the regular season.

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