Commanders cut Will Harris, sign Boogie Basham amid injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Washington Commanders released safety Will Harris on August 25, following a preseason loss and ongoing injury issues within the roster. The team signed outside linebacker Boogie Basham and safeties Joshuah Bledsoe and Quindell Johnson to bolster their depth. Injuries to key players, including outside linebackers Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson, prompted these moves as the team prepares for its upcoming practices against the Baltimore Ravens. Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn confirmed there is no set timeline for the return of the injured players.
- •Commanders cut safety Will Harris after preseason struggles
- •Boogie Basham signs to add depth to the linebacker position
- •Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson are inactive due to injuries
- •Commanders host joint practices with the Ravens this week
- •Head coach Dan Quinn provides updates on injured players
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders Cut Will Harris, Sign Free Agents Amid Camp Injuries
"The Washington Commanders made an additional roster move on Tuesday morning with another notable outside linebacker among the inactives
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