Washington Commanders Add Beastly DT D.J. Davidson

0:00On April 1st, Washington Commanders just added some serious beef to their defensive line by signing defensive tackle DJ Davidson. This 6-foot-5, 320-pound beast played college ball at Arizona State alongside their quarterback, Jaden Daniels, for three seasons. From 2019 to 2021, but the real draw here is his size, perfect for plugging gaps up front. The team is eyeing a 3-4 defensive scheme, which demands a massive nose tackle to handle double teams. Smaller guys get bully back there, so Davidson's bulk gives them that much needed width and depth. Now they've got 7 defensive tackles on the roster, all hovering between 295 and 320 pounds. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this move, adding competition to a position that's been thin. General manager Adam Peters is stacking the 90-man roster for training camp, pushing for the deepest, toughest squad possible. It's all about building layers, so no one coasts.

1:01Davidson spent four years with the New York Giants after they grabbed him in the fifth round, 147th overall in the 2000. 22 draft. He never quite broke out, starting just four games total, with his biggest snap count last year at 262, about 35 percent of. defensive plays. This signing locks in more versatility as the commanders gear up for a gritty run game control, keeping the pressure on opponents all season long.