Commanders Host Ahkello Witherspoon for Free Agency Visit

0:00On March 26th, the Washington Commanders are hosting veteran cornerback Akelo Witherspoon for a free agency visit today in Ashburn. The 31-year-old is gearing up for his 10th NFL season and stands 6'2'215 pounds. He's one of many unsigned players, the team is eyeing to bolster their 90-man roster. After Ohio State's pro-day buzz, Witherspoon entered the league with the San Francisco 49ers as a third-round pick in 2017. That's the same year the Commanders' current general manager, Adam Peters, joined the Niners in player personnel. He moved on after his rookie deal, had a short stint with the Seahawks, got traded to the Steelers for limited starts, and then found a full-time role. With the Rams over three years, the Commanders' secondary is Stin right now, creating urgency for depth. They added former Lions' defensive-back Amic Robertson in free agency, and Trey Amless along with Mikey Sanrestill are back for another year. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to address needs before the draft.

1:04Witherspoon dealt with a couple of scapula injuries last season in Los Angeles, which cut into his play. Still, his experience across teams makes him a solid depth option, and the visit signals the team's active push for cornerbacks. As the Commanders build toward next month's draft, moves like this could lock in reliable vets and set the stage for a stronger defense heading into.