Re-signed in March, Clelin Ferrell will not be part of the Commanders’ initial 53-man roster. Washington is releasing the former top-five pick, veteran reporter Ben Standig tweets.
Ferrell played a key role for the team last season, starting 10 games. He will head back to free agency, getting a head-start on the non-vested veterans who must wait until 11am CT Wednesday to clear waivers.
Given a $2MM deal to stay in Washington, Ferrell received just $100K guaranteed. That represented a sign his roster spot was not secure. That said, the Commanders could circle back to the former Raiders and 49ers edge rusher after next month’s guarantee vesting date for qualified vets. Had Ferrell been on Washington’s 53-man roster in Week 1, his $2MM would have become guaranteed. As of now, though, Ferrell is back in free agency.
Although the Commanders lost top 2024 sacker Dante Fowler (to the Cowboys) in free agency, they still roster Dorance Armstrong. The team added multiple DE pieces as well, with **Von Miller**‘s summer arrival headlining that group. The team also added Deatrich Wise and Jacob Martin in free agency.
More to come.