Overview
- The Washington Commanders released offensive tackle D.J. Humphries on Friday, removing the veteran from the roster two days before the team’s Week 1 game in Philadelphia.
- Humphries was signed in late August as short-term depth after Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps that will end his season.
- The team announced the release on its official X account and reporters confirmed the move, but the Commanders did not provide a reason for the late cut.
- Humphries is a 2015 first-round pick and a 2021 Pro Bowler who tore his ACL in 2023 and had limited play the past two seasons, which factored into his short, non-guaranteed deal.
- The release leaves Washington thin at tackle with Brandon Coleman and swing tackle Andrew Wylie set to see more snaps and invites a near-term roster move before kickoff that could change game plans for Sunday’s opener.