The Washington Commanders and various NFL teams recently finalized their 53-man rosters, paving the way for the upcoming season. Quickly following this roster decision, the Commanders have taken action to create flexibility before their season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday that Washington has engaged in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. In this transaction, third-year defensive tackle John Ridgeway III and a 2025 7th-round draft pick will be sent to the Saints in exchange for a 2025 6th-round pick.
Rumors circulated earlier in the week about Washington’s intentions to part ways with Ridgeway, leading to this trade agreement with the Saints. Ridgeway showcased his skills in all three preseason games for the Commanders, demonstrating his value on defense by contributing three tackles, two tackles for loss, and a pass deflection in their last preseason match against the New England Patriots.
Originally drafted by Dallas Cowboys as a fifth-round selection from Arkansas in 2022, Ridgeway joined Washington after being claimed off waivers during his rookie year. Throughout his tenure with Washington, he has shown steady improvement. In his previous season’s performance, Ridgeway achieved career highs with 31 tackles and made significant contributions to each game he played.
The roster adjustment following Ridgeway’s departure will likely involve changes to depth charts at defensive tackle positions held by Daron Payne and potentially adding new players or elevating existing ones to maintain team cohesion.
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Publish date : 2024-08-28 20:46:06
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