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Former Commanders' draft pick 'blessed' to be back
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Former Commanders' draft pick 'blessed' to be back
The Washington Commanders took the practice field on Tuesday morning with a new face. Well, he wasn't new to everyone. Cornerback Fabian Moreau signed with the Commanders on Tuesday morning after cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon's surprise retirement .
Moreau is a former Washington draft pick, having been selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons in the burgundy and gold, departing after the 2020 season. Since his time with Washington, Moreau has played for the Falcons, Texans , Giants , Broncos , Vikings , 49ers and Vikings again in 2025. It was during his time with the Vikings that he met new Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones — then Minnesota's secondary coach.
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The 32-year-old Moreau was on the practice field Tuesday and met with reporters after practice.
"Just help the team win, man, I wanna win, win for the city," Moreau said about returning to Washington. "It's a blessing to be back, and I just want to enjoy it all."
During Moreau's first stint with Washington, he wore No. 31. That number is currently shared by running back Kaytron Allen and cornerback Rasul Douglas. This time around, Moreau will wear No. 30.
"This is what they had," Moreau said with a smile about his jersey number. "I'm just blessed to put on the jersey again, be in the burgundy and gold again; it's a blessing."
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Like other former Commanders who left and later returned, Moreau couldn't help but note all the positive changes to the building and practice fields.
Witherspoon seemed destined to make Washington's 53-man roster as a reserve. Moreau will have to battle others, such as Antonio Hamilton Sr., Darius Rush and Car'lin Vigers, for the final cornerback spot on Washington's roster. His experience with Jones should help his cause.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Former Commanders' draft pick 'blessed' to be back
