Washington has officially inked contracts with three players for Reserve/Future designations, all of whom concluded the season on the practice squad. As the season concluded, Washington’s practice squad comprised 12 players out of the possible 16. Defensive tackles Abdullah Anderson and Benning Potoa’e, along with cornerback Nick Whiteside, secured promotions from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of the season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. Notably, Washington chose not to sign nine players to Reserve/Future contracts, leaving their future with the team uncertain—leaving the possibility open for either further negotiation or parting ways.
Looking ahead to the upcoming season, these players will be vying for spots on the 53-man roster, facing stiff competition from a substantial influx of new talents through the draft and free agency. While their prospects might seem challenging, the fact that they were retained suggests a rationale that sets them apart from those not signed.
In a related move, tight end Curtis Hodges has been released from injured reserve. Originally an undrafted free agent signed after the 2022 NFL draft, Hodges, despite the modest expectations typically associated with undrafted rookies, failed to meet anticipated performance levels and has been deemed a disappointment.
