Danny Johnson has spent his whole profession in Washington, being with the staff by means of its two current identify modifications. The sixth-year cornerback will now be accessible for different groups.
The Commanders knowledgeable the veteran defender he will likely be waived, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter. This comes 9 months after the staff re-signed Johnson to a two-year, $5M deal. This minimize will value Washington greater than $1M in useless cash.
Washington will fill Johnson’s roster spot with one other cornerback. The staff claimed Kyu Blu Kelly off waivers from the Packers, Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Put up relays. A fifth-round Ravens choose this yr, Kelly is already on staff No. 4. The Ravens, Seahawks and Packers have waived the Stanford product.
Since Johnson re-signed with the staff this offseason, important modifications have occurred. Ron Rivera fired DC Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer after a Thanksgiving Day loss. Johnson has been with the staff lengthy sufficient he predates Rivera. Amongst Washington defenders, solely Jonathan Allen has been with the staff longer. Washington initially picked up Johnson as a UDFA in 2018.
Johnson, 28, has began eight video games over the course of his profession; 4 got here final season. The 5-foot-9 defender has operated completely as a backup this yr, although he has performed 24% of Washington’s defensive snaps. Kelly is six years youthful and stays connected to his rookie contract. Three groups have now claimed him. The Seahawks did so in August, and the Packers adopted swimsuit in November. Kelly has performed only one defensive snap over six video games this season.
