The Washington Commanders have surpassed all expectations this season and are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth heading right into a “Sunday Night time Soccer” matchup in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons.
One shocking side of the group has been the protection, which has held seven opponents below 20 factors after being projected to be one of many worst within the NFL getting into the yr.
Nevertheless, that protection will now be with no participant who was anticipated to be part of its future.
“The Commanders are waiving DL Phidarian Mathis. … A possible add for a playoff group searching for depth up entrance, Mathis might get claimed,” NFL Community insider Ian Rapoport wrote on X.
The #Commanders are waiving DL Phidarian Mathis, sources say, placing the previous second-rounder on waivers.
A possible add for a playoff group searching for depth up-front, Mathis might get claimed. pic.twitter.com/Sq0sLcM1x1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 28, 2024
Smith had 17 complete tackles and a go defended this season whereas showing in 12 video games after posting eight tackles and a fumble restoration in 10 video games final yr.
He was a second-round choose (No. 47 total) within the 2022 NFL Draft however hasn’t finished sufficient to solidify himself as a foundational piece of the Washington protection, and one other group presumably will now give him one other likelihood.
The transfer corresponds with the return of Professional Bowl defensive sort out Jonathan Allen, who has been on injured reserve as a result of pectoral damage that has stored him sidelined since October.
Smith nonetheless has lots to show within the NFL and he might get an opportunity to do exactly that with no matter group he lands with subsequent.
Washington could have its palms full with Atlanta’s operating recreation, and it’s value watching to see if the Commanders miss Smith up entrance.
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