Ahkello Witherspoon retires as Commanders finalize roster changes
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has been placed on the reserve/retired list by the Washington Commanders. This decision comes shortly after he took the field during the team's first padded practice on Monday. Witherspoon signed with the Commanders in March after spending the prior three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He is known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers, and his retirement marks another shift in the Commanders' cornerback lineup, prompting the signing of Fabian Moreau to fill the vacancy. Witherspoon’s decision comes as unexpected news for the team, given his recent participation in training activities.
- •Witherspoon signs with Commanders in March 2026
- •Placed on reserve/retired list on August 4, 2026
- •Fabian Moreau signed to replace Witherspoon
- •Witherspoon's career includes 243 tackles, 13 interceptions
- •He previously played for the 49ers and Rams
- 2:19 PMESPN NFL — Commanders put CB Witherspoon on retired list
- 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders' veteran cornerback surprisingly retires
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Former Rams starting CB unexpectedly retires during Commanders camp
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders put Ahkello Witherspoon on reserve/retired list
"The Commanders confirmed the signing of Fabian Moreau on Tuesday morning and they also announced that another veteran cornerback has decided to call it a career.
"Commanders CB Ahkello Witherspoon, who spent two stints on injured reserve last season with the Rams, was put on the reserve/retired list Tuesday.
"Former Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon has retired from the NFL just four months after signing with the Commanders in free agency.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLAug 4, 2026, 2:19 PMCommanders put CB Witherspoon on retired list
Commanders CB Ahkello Witherspoon, who spent two stints on injured reserve last season with the Rams, was put on the reserve/retired list Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:21 PMCommanders' veteran cornerback surprisingly retires
Veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon signed with the Commanders in March.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:18 PMFormer Rams starting CB unexpectedly retires during Commanders camp
Former Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon has retired from the NFL just four months after signing with the Commanders in free agency.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:16 PMCommanders put Ahkello Witherspoon on reserve/retired list
The Commanders confirmed the signing of Fabian Moreau on Tuesday morning and they also announced that another veteran cornerback has decided to call it a career.
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