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Commanders Release Darnell Savage at His Request

A reduced role plus coverage breakdowns prompted the move.

Overview

  • Ian Rapoport reports Washington granted the veteran safety's request to be released, placing him on waivers.
  • The roster move coincided with the Commanders activating defensive end Drake Jackson from injured reserve.
  • Savage appeared in eight games for Washington with roughly a 33% defensive snap share and was credited with three touchdowns allowed as the nearest defender.
  • He signed a three-year, $21.75 million deal with the Jaguars in 2024 with $12.5 million guaranteed, lost his starting job in 2025 camp, and Jacksonville absorbed a $4.05 million dead-cap hit upon his release.
  • A 2019 first-round pick, Savage has 95 career games with 369 tackles and 10 interceptions, and he will become a free agent if unclaimed.