Pringle Washington Commanders: Byron Pringle Released as Roster Adjustments Begin
Washington Commanders Roster Move: Byron Pringle Released
The Washington Commanders announced a single roster move after their last full practice of the week. The team is preparing to travel to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Washington released WR Byron Pringle today. He is not a starter, but he was listed as the team’s kick returner on their latest unofficial depth chart.
Kick Return Options for the Commanders
- Washington has several options at kick returner with Pringle off the roster.
- Free agent signing Olamide Zaccheaus was listed behind him on the depth chart and could step in on Sunday.
- CB Noah Igbinoghene has only four kick returns in the NFL but returned 44 times in college.
- WR Kazmeir Allen is on the practice squad and could be elevated for the Bucs game.
Addressing Roster Needs
The Commanders have an open roster spot and could use it to bolster several spots that are dealing with injuries. The defensive line could use an extra body with second-round rookie Jer’Zhan Newton doubtful. Sheldon Day and Carlos Watkins are on the practice squad and could be elevated or signed to the active roster. Marcus Mariota is the only player officially ruled out, leaving Jeff Driskel as the lone healthy QB on the roster behind starter Jayden Daniels. Sam Hartman is on the practice squad, but Dan Quinn said they felt comfortable with two active QBs for the Buccaneers game.
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