The Washington Commanders desperately need depth at defensive tackle. After losing second-round pick Phidarian Mathis for the season last week, the Commanders signed Donovan Jeter to the active roster and Benning Potoa’e to the practice squad last week.
With starter Jonathan Allen battling a groin injury, the Commanders moved Potoa’e to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
During Sunday’s loss to the Lions, reserve Daniel Wise was injured, and head coach Ron Rivera said Monday they were waiting for the results of his MRI to determine the severity of his injury.
The Commanders added another player to the room Monday, claiming former Cowboys’ fifth-round pick, John Ridgeway, off waivers. In a corresponding move, Washington released Jeter.
Ridgeway made Dallas’ roster coming out of training camp but was released on Saturday when the Cowboys signed quarterback Cooper Rush from the practice squad. The Cowboys preferred to have Ridgeway back, and there was also interest from other teams, according to Michael Gehlkin of the Dallas Morning News.
The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Ridgeway played at Illinois State for four seasons before transferring to Arkansas for his final season. Ridgeway recorded 39 tackles, including four for loss and two sacks in his final season.
Ridgeway now has an opportunity to establish himself as a key depth player for the Commanders this season.
We have made multiple roster moves:
–Claimed DT John Ridgeway off waivers from Dallas
–Released DT Donovan Jeter— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 19, 2022