The Washington Football Team added depth to the offensive line on Monday when they claimed center Beau Benzschawel off waivers.
Benzschawel was released by the Houston Texans on Monday.
Benzschawel originally entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2019. He spent parts of two seasons in Detroit, mostly on the practice squad, before he was released in Oct. 2020.
Benzschawel was signed to Houston’s practice squad on Dec. 9. He was activated to the 53-man roster for Houston’s final game of the 2020 season.
In two NFL seasons, Benzschawel has played in a total of three games.
The 6-foot-6, 300-pound Benzschawel played his college football at Wisconsin where he was an All-American in 2018. Benzschawel went undrafted as there were concerns about his strength and athleticism.
This is a smart low-risk move for Washington. If nothing else, Benzschawel is cut in training camp, or he makes the team as a backup guard. Offensive line coach John Matsko worked wonders with veterans Wes Schweitzer and Cornelius Lucas in 2020.
Perhaps Matsko can get the same production from Benzschawel.
We have claimed OL Beau Benzschawel off waivers. pic.twitter.com/yQoz1WnPwA
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) April 13, 2021