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Former Washington safety makes his case for a return with recent injuries

D.J. Swearinger letting the Commanders know he’s ready.

The Washington Commanders placed two safeties on injured reserve Monday. Head coach Ron Rivera hopes Darrick Forrest and Jeremy Reaves are only out for the minimum of four weeks, but their statuses will be determined later in the week.

Reaves is a captain and an All-Pro on special teams, while Forrest is a starting safety alongside Kamren Curl. Rivera said rookie Quan Martin and second-year safety Percy Butler will be in line to replace Forrest while he’s out.

To fill one of those spots, Washington signed safety Terrell Burgess from the practice squad. Burgess spent training camp and the preseason with the Commanders.

However, another veteran safety made his case to join Washington’s roster. D.J. Swearinger, who played two years for Washington from 2017-18, went on Twitter to let the Commanders know he’s ready for a return.

Swearinger is 32 now, and this isn’t the first time he’s spoken of wanting to return. Swearinger played well for Washington but was released late in the 2018 season after repeated public criticisms of the coaching staff.

He’s spent time with seven different NFL teams and played for the XFL’s D.C. Defenders earlier this spring.

While Swearinger’s return is a long shot, you can’t fault him for trying.

Commanders to sign safety Terrell Burgess to active roster

The Commanders to add some safety depth.

The Washington Commanders placed safeties Darrick Forrest and Jeremy Reaves on IR on Monday. While the length of their absences has yet to be determined, head coach Ron Rivera made it clear young DBs Percy Butler and Quan Martin would have the first chance to fill Forrest’s shoes in the starting lineup.

While Butler and Martin will receive an increase in playing time, the Commanders were left with some depth concerns. Fortunately for the Commanders, veteran safety Terrell Burgess was on the practice squad.

Now, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, Washington will sign Burgess to the 53-man roster.

Burgess initially signed with Washington in May and was with the team throughout the spring and summer before he was released during final cuts. The Commanders immediately re-signed Burgess to their practice squad.

A third-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams out of Utah in 2020, Burgess played less than two seasons with L.A. before being waived in November 2022. He quickly signed with the Giants, where he appeared in one game.

Burgess has appeared in 31 career games with 29 tackles. Burgess can provide safety depth for the Commanders and help fill Reaves’ massive void on special teams.

Rams have 2nd-most dead money in NFL this year: Here’s how it breaks down

The Rams currently have $74.2 million in dead money this year, which is the second-most in the NFL.

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Rams are looking toward the future with how they’ve conducted business since the conclusion of the 2022 season. After acquiring them via trade or in free agency in recent years, the Rams have parted ways with Jalen Ramsey, Leonard Floyd, Bobby Wagner, and Allen Robinson — among others — this offseason.

By moving on from these players, the Rams have freed up cap space for future years, but they’ll be eating quite a bit of dead cap in 2023, as a result. Dead cap, or dead money, is defined as money that a team still owes when a player is released, traded, or if they have void years included in their contracts.

According to Over The Cap, following the Robinson trade, the Rams currently have $74.2 million in dead money this season. That is the second-most dead cap in the NFL right now, only behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who currently possess $75.3 million in dead money.

With a large amount of dead money sitting on their books, the Rams are limited in cap space, having only $1.5 million to spend (fifth-fewest in the NFL) right now. Guys like Ramsey, Floyd, Wagner, and Robinson make up a big chunk of the dead money, but we’ll be taking a look at all of the players contributing to the dead cap number below.

Who is new Commanders safety Terrell Burgess?

What could Burgess bring to the table?

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The Washington Commanders made some roster moves Tuesday, releasing cornerback Cameron Dantzler after claiming him off waivers in March from the Minnesota Vikings.

The 2020 third-round pick was released ahead of free agency, and the Commanders claimed him. Entering the offseason, cornerback was a primary need for Washington, so taking a chance on Dantzler made plenty of sense.

However, the Commanders used their first two selections in the 2023 NFL draft on defensive backs Emmanuel Forbes and Quan Martin. With Kendall Fuller, Benjamin St-Juste and Danny Johnson already on the roster, Dantzler’s odds of making the roster appeared slim.

Washington signed two players Tuesday, tight end Brandon Dillon and safety Terrell Burgess. Dillon is a replacement for Armani Rogers, who injured his Achilles last week. Dillon is viewed as more of a depth piece behind Logan Thomas, John Bates and Cole Turner.

Burgess is a bit more interesting. Like Dantzler, Burgess was a third-round pick in 2020 by the Los Angeles Rams. Burgess played collegiately at Utah, where he emerged as a starter with a strong senior season.

As a rookie for the Rams in 2020, Burgess played in the first seven games before breaking his ankle and missing the remainder of the season. He appeared in seven games and made tackles and defended one pass as a rookie.

In 2021, Burgess played in 16 games for the Rams, making two starts and recording 10 tackles. Burgess was mostly known for his work on special teams.

In 2022, Burgess appeared in eight games, making one start and finishing with 11 tackles. The Rams released Burgess on Nov. 8, and he signed with the New York Giants practice squad two days later. Two weeks later, the Giants activated Burgess to the main roster, where he played in one game for New York — against the Dallas Cowboys.

While Burgess has yet to make an impact in the NFL, the Commanders clearly see something they like. Burgess is certainly worth a look this summer as the team looks to add depth. In going back to his final season at Utah, Burgess played everywhere during his breakout year.

That type of versatility is something Washington head coach Ron Rivera loves. While the Commanders have their starters lined up at safety, could Burgess force his way onto the roster with a strong summer?

The odds of Burgess making the roster appear long, as he’ll need to earn a spot on special teams.

Commanders make surprising roster move

The Commanders made some roster moves Tuesday.

The Washington Commanders began their second week of OTAs Tuesday and made a surprising roster move.

Despite claiming cornerback Cameron Dantzler off waivers earlier in this 2023 offseason, Tuesday, the Commanders, following last week’s OTAs, have already determined to move on from him.

Another notable roster move was the Commanders placed guard Andrew Norwell on the Physically Unable to Perform List. Norwell started 16 games in 2022 for the Commanders after being signed in the offseason to come in and replace 2021 starter Ereck Flowers, who had been released.

Dantzler was a 2020 third-round pick out of Mississippi State who had 149 tackles, three interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries while playing for the Vikings (2020-22)

Once Norwell is able to pass a physical, the expectation is that the Commanders will release him. Prior to coming to Washington in 2023, Norwell played his first four NFL seasons with the Panthers, followed by four seasons with the Jaguars.

With two roster spots now open, the Commanders then signed S Terrell Burgess and TE Brandon Dillon. In essence, the Commanders are choosing to proceed toward training camp with Burgess over Dantzler, while Dillon was added due to TE Armani Rogers tearing his Achilles tendon last week.

Rogers was an athletic quarterback at UNLV and Ohio. Not being drafted, Washington signed him because he moved well and had size (6-5, 225), thinking he could be converted to a tight end (think Logan Thomas). He had 5 receptions, 4 for first downs, and also had a rushing attempt for 24 yards in his rookie season in 2022.

Burgess played his college ball at Utah, was drafted 104th overall by the Rams in the 2020 draft, and has primarily been a special teams performer, starting only 3 games in his three seasons (2020-22). Burgess also played for the Giants in 2022.

Dillon is age 26, played at Marion, went undrafted, and had one reception with the Vikings in his three seasons in Minnesota (2019-21).

 

 

Giants waive Solomon Kindley, Terrell Burgess

The New York Giants have waived OL Solomon Kindley and DB Terrell Burgess (failed physical designation).

Editor’s note: After going unclaimed, Burgess reverted to the Giants’ reserve/physically unable to perform list.

The New York Giants waived two players on Friday — offensive lineman Solomon Kindley and defensive back Terrell Burgess.

Both Kindley and Burgess had been signed to reserve/futures deals in January but with room on the 90-man roster at a premium, they drew the short straw.

Burgess was waived with a failed physical designation.

Kindley was originally a fourth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL draft. He appeared in 29 games for the team (15 starts) before being released last August. He was picked up by the Giants and placed on their practice squad in October before signing his reserve/future deal.

Burgess was a third-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in the 2020 NFL draft. After picking up a Super Bowl ring, he was released last November and promptly signed to the Giants’ practice squad.

In Week 12 against the Dallas Cowboys, Burgess was elevated to the active roster but took just five special teams snaps.

Following the releases, the Giants’ roster stands at 89 men.

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Giants sign DB Terrell Burgess, WR David Sills to futures deals

The New York Giants have signed WR David Sills and DB Terrell Burgess to reserve/futures contracts.

The New York Giants continued their offseason personnel shuffling on Thursday by signing defensive back Terrell Burgess and wide receiver David Sills to reserve/futures contracts.

Both Sills and Burgess, who was a third-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 2020, spent time on the Giants’ practice squad and active roster this past season.

Burgess appeared in one game, taking five special teams snaps.

Sills, meanwhile, appeared in nine games (five starts) and hauled in 11 receptions for 106 yards and seven first downs.

The signing of Sills and Burgess brings the Giants’ reserve/futures total to 14. They had previously signed the following 12 players:

  • DT Vernon Butler
  • RB Jashaun Corbin
  • OT Korey Cunningham
  • DB Zyon Gilbert
  • OT Devery Hamilton
  • WR Jaydon Mickens
  • WR Dre Miller
  • WR Kalil Pimpleton
  • WR Makai Polk
  • DB Trenton Thompson
  • TE Chris Myarick
  • OL Solomon Kindley

More reserve/futures signings are expected in the coming days and weeks.

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Giants sign two to 53-man roster in flurry of roster moves

The New York Giants made a series of rosters moves ahead of their Week 12 game, which included two signings, two releases and two elevations.

With a significant number of injuries entering a Thanksgiving Day game against the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants were forced to make a string of roster moves beforehand.

The team announced on Wednesday evening that they have signed offensive lineman Devery Hamilton and defensive back Trenton Thompson from the practice squad to the active roster.

Hamilton and Thompson help provide depth at two positions truly ravaged by injury. Four offensive line starters are out in Week 12 — four and a reserve if you include Ben Bredeson — and three members of the secondary, including safety Xavier McKinney. Two others (Dane Belton and Jason Pinnock) are questionable.

In order to clear space for Hamilton and Thompson on the 53-man roster, the Giants waived linebackers Austin Calitro and Quincy Roche.

The Giants also announced that defensive back Terrell Burgess and offensive lineman Korey Cunningham have been elevated from the practice squad, again adding depth at positions of need.

Linebacker/safety Landon Collins was once again passed over for elevation.

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Giants sign DB Terrell Burgess to practice squad

The New York Giants have signed veteran defensive back Terrell Burgess to their practice squad.

The New York Giants have signed veteran defensive back Terrell Burgess to their practice squad.

The 23-year-old Burgess was a third-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in the 2020 NFL draft. He spent three seasons in L.A., appearing in 30 games (three starts) and recording 29 tackles and one pass defensed.

Burgess also saw a significant amount of snaps on special teams and has only two missed tackles on his career.

The 5-foot-11, 202-pound Burgess, who was released three days ago, gained enough trust from Rams coaches that he appeared in four postseason games en route to their Super Bowl championship last season.

Burgess played his college ball at Utah, where he earned second-team Pac-12 All-Academic honors in consecutive years (2018, 2019).

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Giants sign Terrell Burgess to practice squad following release from Rams

The Rams released Terrell Burgess earlier this week and he’s now signed to the Giants’ practice squad.

The Los Angeles Rams elected to part ways with Terrell Burgess earlier this week, allowing him to join a new team for the rest of the season. With teams looking for depth in the second half of the regular season, the New York Giants have signed Burgess to their practice squad.

The Rams selected Burgess in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Utah. When Los Angeles took Burgess in the draft, there were high hopes for him due to his ability to play safety and cornerback on the defensive side of the ball.

However, Burgess rarely saw the field in his two-and-a-half years with the Rams. The Utah product totaled 29 tackles and one pass breakup in 30 appearances (three starts) for the Rams.

Given all the defensive backs that Los Angeles has added to the team in recent years, Burgess just never got an opportunity to earn an expanded role. After joining New York’s practice squad, maybe a change of scenery will allow Burgess to reach his potential in the NFL.

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