The Washington Commanders added depth to the wide receiver position just ahead of training camp Tuesday by signing veteran Byron Pringle.
Pringle, 29, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Kansas State in 2018, signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Pringle spent his first season on injured reserve.
The #Commanders are signing FA WR Byron Pringle to a 1-year deal, per @KatzBrosSports. Some help right before camp.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2023
In 2019, Pringle played in all 16 games, recording 12 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown. In 2020, he appeared in 13 games, making three starts and had 13 receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown.
Pringle’s best season came in 2021. He played less special teams and more on offense and had 42 receptions for 568 yards and five touchdowns. Pringle signed with the Chicago Bears as a free agent in 2022, where he played in 11 games with 10 receptions for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
Pringle can help provide depth at wide receiver, where the Commanders could use another veteran. Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel and Dyami Brown are locked in as the top four wide receivers. Pringle will be in a battle with former Chiefs teammate Marcus Kemp, Dax Milne and young players Kazmeir Allen, Mitchell Tinsley and Kyric McGowan for likely two roster spots.
Allen is a favorite to return kicks and punts, something Milne did last year with little success.
The Commanders open training camp on Wednesday.