Overview
- Multiple reports on Monday say Byron Cowart worked out for the Commanders and is expected to sign, but the team has not yet announced an official roster move.
- Cowart was a 2019 fifth-round pick out of Maryland who has appeared in 51 NFL games with totals of 67 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
- The potential addition is aimed at replacing depth lost when D.J. Davidson retired and supplementing a rotation that includes Daron Payne, Johnny Newton, Javon Kinlaw, Shy Tuttle and recently re-signed Tim Settle.
- Cowart spent much of last season on injured reserve with an ankle issue after a 2025 stint with the Jets, so the Commanders will need to clear him medically and evaluate his readiness.
- Washington must make a corresponding roster transaction and could announce a signing before Tuesday morning practice with Cowart possibly arriving in time for the Dolphins joint practice and the first preseason game.