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Washington Commanders' Magee Primed for Breakout

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The Washington Commanders made a single free agency signing, cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, while focusing on their current linebacker group. Linebacker Bobby Wagner, a potential fit, may not join the team, as head coach Dan Quinn emphasizes their trust in the existing lineup. Fifth-round pick Jordan Magee, who started eight games last season, is expected to step up, alongside new additions like edge rushers Odafe Oweh and KLavon Chaisson, safety Nick Cross, and cornerback Amik Robertson. This youth movement aims to address last years turnover issues, with Magee poised to claim a starting role and lead the defense.

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Washington Commanders' Magee Primed for Breakout

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Washington Commanders News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Washington Commanders' Magee Primed for Breakout. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On March 30th, Washington commanders stayed quiet in free agency last week, with just one signing, cornerback at Kelo Witherspoon. They're not chasing most of their old free agents, especially the aging vets still on the market. But linebacker Bobby Wagner, a future hall of famer, could get another shot if the fit works, though head coach Dan Quinn sounds ready to roll without. Him. The team trust their current linebacker group, including Frankie Louvue, New Edition, Leo Chanel, and Jordan Maggi to handle business. Quinn left the door crack for Wagner, but made it clear, they're moving ahead with what they've got. McGee and Chanel can both play middle linebacker Wagner's spot. McGee, a fifth round pick from Temple, show promised last season, despite injuries early on. He started eight games in year two, logging 54 tackles with his speed and hustle lighting up a defense that ranked dead last in yards allowed. Fans and coaches see him stepping up big now. New faces like ed rushers, Odafe Owe and Kalevon Sheson, safety, Nick Cross, and cornerback

1:04Amig Robertson joined the mix alongside returners such. As cornerbacks trade Amos and Mike Sainter are still, this youth movement under coordinator Durante Jones aims to fix last year's turnover woes. Its maker break for Maggi this season, and with the staff backing him, he's primed to claim that starting roll and spark the unit forward.

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