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Commanders Sign Duke Riley to Bolster Linebacker Depth

Reuniting with head coach Dan Quinn, the 31-year-old aims to leverage scheme familiarity, relying on special teams experience to secure a roster spot.

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New England Patriots running back Lan Larison (34) runs for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Commanders officially signed Duke Riley on August 10 after hosting him for a linebacker workout during a group free-agent visit.
  • Riley reunites with coach Dan Quinn, under whom he recorded a career-best 60 tackles in Atlanta in 2018.
  • Over four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Riley tallied 124 tackles and served as a core special teams contributor.
  • The 31-year-old arrives with 283 career tackles and extensive NFL experience to absorb preseason snaps as needed.
  • With veterans Von Miller and Bobby Wagner already in the linebacker room, Riley’s main path to the roster is through his special teams role.