Commanders Sign Veteran CB Witherspoon

0:00On March 26th, the Washington commanders have signed veteran cornerback, Akela Witherspoon, to bolster their secondary. The 31-year-old joined the team right after a visit, coming off three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He's a 6'2", 215-pound player, with plenty of pro-experience. Witherspoon was a third-round draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers back in 2017, where he spent his first four years. He later played for the Seattle Seahawks, got traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for two seasons, and then landed with the Rams. It's a reunion with commanders-general manager Adam Peters, who worked in personnel with the 49ers during Witherspoon's time there. Over 96 NFL games with 64 starts, he's racked up 243 tackles, 60 passes defended, and 13 interceptions. Last year with the Rams, he tied his career high with three picks while starting 24 games across three seasons. Fans see this as a smart move to add size, and smarts to a thin cornerback group.

1:03Witherspoon now lines up with Mike Sainter Still, Trey Amos, and Amy Groperson as the top options at the position. The commanders lost depth after free agency departures and a release, so they're still shopping for more help. Expect them to eye the upcoming draft or another free agent signing to round out the room before training camp ramps up. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.