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Commanders Release DE Clelin Ferrell Ahead of 53-Man Roster Deadline

He enters unrestricted free agency with a timing edge over players who must first clear waivers.

Jun 10, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) participates in a drill on day one of minicamp at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The 28-year-old becomes an unrestricted free agent upon release, preceding the 11 a.m. CT Wednesday waiver-clear time that applies to non-vested players.
  • He started 10 of 14 games for Washington last season and recorded 26 tackles with one forced fumble.
  • The former No. 4 pick in the 2019 draft by the then-Oakland Raiders has 159 tackles, 17 sacks and four forced fumbles across 89 career games with the Raiders, 49ers and Commanders.
  • The roster move was reported by Ben Standig and was carried by Field Level Media in Reuters dispatches.
  • Pro Football Rumors notes he re-signed with Washington in March but did not make the initial 53-man roster.