Overview
- The Washington Commanders placed veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on the Reserve/Retired List after he informed the team that he was retiring, a transaction announced Tuesday.
- Washington signed former Commanders third-round pick Fabian Moreau the same day to add experienced depth and give the team an extra option to compete for a backup role.
- At least one outlet reported a conflicting transaction that listed Witherspoon on injured reserve instead of the retired list, creating a discrepancy in public reporting about the nature of his exit.
- Witherspoon ends a nine-season career that included roughly 243 tackles and 13 interceptions and was limited late by a broken and re-injured scapula, which helps explain why his departure drew immediate attention.
- The team entered camp with thin cornerback depth, so Moreau’s signing buys Washington time to evaluate options in padded practices and could prompt further roster moves before the preseason.