Commanders add veteran cornerback and three others to practice squad
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Washington Commanders added four players to their practice squad on Tuesday following the initial roster finalization. Among the additions is nine-year veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom, who has appeared in 118 career NFL games with 34 starts. The team also signed tight ends Joshua Simon and Jack Westover, alongside offensive tackle Esa Pole. Yiadom provides depth at cornerback while Trey Amos serves time on injured reserve. Additionally, defensive tackle Jeffrey M’ba now holds an International Player Pathway designation, granting Washington an extra spot on the practice squad. These personnel adjustments follow the team's signing of 12 previously released players to the squad on Monday.
- •Isaac Yiadom joins the practice squad as a veteran cornerback with 34 career starts.
- •The team signed tight ends Joshua Simon and Jack Westover.
- •Offensive tackle Esa Pole joins the squad after appearing in five games for the Chiefs.
- •Jeffrey M’ba occupies an International Player Pathway exemption spot on the roster.
- •These four additions follow the Monday signing of 12 other players to the practice squad.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders sign former Bears cornerback to practice squad
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bears standout cornerback signed to Commanders practice squad
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders sign four to practice squad, including former starting cornerback
"The Washington Commanders added four players from outside the organization to the practice squad, including a longtime NFL veteran.
"Former Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith has found a new home with the Washington Commanders on their practice squad.
"The Washington Commanders add another experienced cornerback ahead of the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:05 PMCommanders sign former Bears cornerback to practice squad
The Washington Commanders add another experienced cornerback ahead of the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:07 PMFormer Bears standout cornerback signed to Commanders practice squad
Former Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith has found a new home with the Washington Commanders on their practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 7:37 PMCommanders sign four to practice squad, including former starting cornerback
The Washington Commanders added four players from outside the organization to the practice squad, including a longtime NFL veteran.
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