The Washington Commanders have had a few veteran players retire from the league this summer. Recently acquired defensive lineman D.J. According to independent Commanders insider Ben Standig, which was later confirmed by other beat writers, Washington is signing interior lineman Byron Cowart after a successful tryout. Commanders give Byron Cowart one more chance to galvanize his NFL fortunesThe 2019 fifth-round selection hasn't been seen on an NFL field since the 2024 campaign after spending most of last season on the shelf with an ankle complication. Commanders' defensive line depth concerns give Byron Cowart a shotCharles Omenihu and Deatrich Wise Jr. (when healthy) could operate as 3-4 ends or as outside linebackers in Jones' system.