Van Jefferson Returns to Commanders | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. So, Van Jefferson, the wide receiver who spent last season with the Titans, is back with the Washington commanders. He initially signed a one-year deal with Washington for the upcoming season, but after getting cut, he's now landed on their practice squad. This is a bit of a twist after his time in Tennessee, where he put up decent numbers, grabbing 29 catches for 350 yards and a. He touched down in 16 games. Before his spin in Nashville, Jefferson was a second-round pick and has built a career over six years, racking up 166 receptions. For over 2,200 yards and 13 touchdowns, he even has a Super Bowl ring from his time with the Los Angeles Rams. It's interesting to see him back in Washington after his hometown team, the Titans, didn't work out long-term. Jefferson himself spoke about returning to Tennessee, calling it a full circle moment, remembering driving to the facility with his dad.

1:02He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play for the team in the city where he grew up, even though the Titans had a rough season last year. Now, he's looking to contribute to the commander's playoff hopes. Meanwhile, the commander's first game of the season is against the New York Jets, which is a notable matchup for their head coach, Robert Sala. Sala previously coached the Jets for four seasons before coming to Washington. He's expressed no hard feelings about his departure from New York, stating that his focus is solely on winning that opening game. It's a dynamic situation in the league, with players moving around and coaches facing their former teams. Jefferson's journey back to the commander's practice squad highlights the constant shifts in professional football, especially as teams finalize there. The roster's before the season kicks off.