Tag: WR Dax Milne 2021-22

Eagles sign former Commanders/Ron Rivera draft pick

Two of Rivera’s former draft picks find new teams.

The Eagles felt they needed another offensive lineman under their roof, so they signed a lineman the Commanders released earlier this season.

As the Commanders approached opening day, they released offensive guard/tackle Braeden Daniels.

The Commanders drafted Daniels in the fourth round, 118th overall, in the 2023 NFL draft. It was Ron Rivera’s last draft, beginning what would be his final season in Washington.

Daniels was noticeably behind the other offensive linemen during his rookie training camp, so the Commanders placed him on season-ending injured reserve in hopes that he would develop and be ready to contribute in 2024.

However, Daniels was released on August 27 by the new administration of head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters. Two days later, the Houston Texans signed Daniels to their practice squad; however, he was released after only two weeks.

The following week, the Chargers signed Daniels to their practice squad before releasing him only five days later. Thus, in summary, Daniels was drafted in the fourth round, and now, in his second season, he has yet to make an active roster during the regular season.

Three other former Commanders were also signed to practice squads on Wednesday.

The Cardinals (4-4), tied for the lead in the NFC West, signed former Commanders linebacker Milo Eifler. Playing with Washington in 2021 and 2022, Eifler appeared in 13 games. His biggest moment was tackling the punter in the 2022 season finale against the Cowboys.

The Carolina Panthers (1-7) signed receiver/returner Dax Milne. Drafted in the seventh round (258 overall), Milne played in 28 games for Washington in 2021 and 2022. He collected 15 receptions for 120 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown in a home loss to the Vikings in 2022. Returning 40 punts, he had a long return of 19 yards.

Finally, kicker Riley Patterson was signed by the Jets. Patterson kicked in the preseason for Washington before being released on August 22.

Commanders season opener in 15 days: Washington’s best No. 15

15 days until the Commanders open the 2023 NFL season.

Commanders Wire continues a countdown to Washington’s season opener for 2023 in 15 days. Who was the team’s best player wearing No. 15?

To date, there have been no great players in franchise history to wear jersey No. 15. But we can remember some in the franchise’s history.

Jeff Hostetler (1997) had filled in for the injured Phil Simms and led the NY Giants to a Super Bowl XXV victory. Eight years later, he came to Washington. When starter Gus Frerotte jammed his neck with his infamous head butt of a wall, Hostetler entered the game but struggled going 19-41, 0 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in an ugly 7-7 tie. He then started the last three games of the season. But he injured his knee in the next preseason, went on Injured Reserve, and was released after the season.

Mike Kruczek (1980) was a backup quarterback who filled in for injured Joe Theismann in 1980. He entered and finished a 14-10 loss to Dallas and started a 10-6 loss to Atlanta. It was the last year he played in the NFL.

Tony Robinson (1987) was brought to Washington during the 1987 NFL strike. He was actually on a work-release from a prison sentence. When starter Ed Rubbert was injured, Robinson came off the bench to help Washington win 13-7 at Dallas on Monday Night Football.

Aldrick Robinson (2012-14) was a speedster receiver out of SMU. In his three Washington seasons, he started three games, caught 30 passes for 5 touchdowns averaging an impressive 20.3 yards per reception. He wore No. 11 and No. 15 for Washington.

Josh Morgan (2012-13) actually caught 68 passes in his two Washington seasons for two touchdowns and 44 first downs. While returning punts he had a 34-yard return in 2013.

Steven Sims (2019-20) started four games, caught 61 passes for 5 touchdowns and 31 first downs. Sims had a 22-yard punt return, a 65-yard run and a 91-yard kickoff return.

Dax Milne (2021-22) is attempting to again make the Washington roster this season. He has had a 19-yard punt return, a 33-yard kickoff return, a 22-yard pass reception and one touchdown reception.