Overview
- The Commanders released veteran tackle D.J. Humphries on Friday, Sept. 11, freeing a roster spot roughly two days before their season opener at the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Washington signed Humphries in late August after starter Laremy Tunsil suffered a season‑ending torn triceps, but the team moved on before the veteran's deal would have vested as a Week 1 guarantee.
- Pro Football Rumors reported the contract was a non‑guaranteed one‑year pact near $1.3 million that would have become fully guaranteed if Humphries remained on the roster for Week 1.
- Humphries is a 2015 first‑round pick and former Pro Bowler who tore his ACL in 2023 and has had limited play since, factors that likely shaped Washington's short evaluation window.
- With Humphries gone the Commanders will give Brandon Coleman the first shot at left tackle while Andrew Wylie, Josh Conerly Jr. and practice‑squad linemen provide emergency depth and may face a test from teams such as the Bengals or Chiefs if he draws interest.