LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: D.J. Humphries #74 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before his game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on September 10, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) Getty
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 05: D.J. Humphries #74 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with fans after Arizona defeated the Chicago Bears 33-22 at Soldier Field on December 05, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Getty
Ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles ' Week 1 matchup, the Washington Commanders have made a roster move that adds more question marks to their current offensive struggles.
The veteran offensive tackle DJ Humphries has been released.
"This is interesting – the Commanders just released veteran tackle DJ Humphries. Im curious what the corresponding move will be," NBC Sports' JP Finaly reported.
GettyLANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: D.J. Humphries #74 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before his game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on September 10, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
Washington's offensive line was already questionable at best going into the Week 1 battle against the Eagles.
Earlier in the offseason, the Commanders revealed that the veteran star blocker Laremy Tunsil suffered a triceps injury during practice and ruled him out for a while.
Throughout training camp, the Commanders' offensive line has been a focal point of the offseason, and for good reasons.
The decision to cut Humphries comes off as surprising.
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 05: D.J. Humphries #74 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with fans after Arizona defeated the Chicago Bears 33-22 at Soldier Field on December 05, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
The 2015 former first-round pick has plenty of experience. He started his career with the Arizona Cardinals and made the Pro Bowl in 2021.
In 2024, Humphries joined the Kansas City Chiefs . After one season there, Humphries made his way to the Los Angeles Rams .
Although Humphries just joined the Commanders on August 26, he won't make it to Week 1. The reason behind the release is unclear, but it just places the Commanders in a more difficult spot before they are set to face a star-studded Eagles defensive line.
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