Commanders place LB Nick Bellore on reserve/retired list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Commanders have placed linebacker Nick Bellore on the reserve/retired list. This move comes as the team also signed cornerback Rasul Douglas, necessitating the departure of a veteran player from the roster. Bellore, who has been in the league since 2011, spent the last two seasons with Washington, primarily contributing on special teams. He made two Pro Bowls during his career and accumulated 280 tackles, a sack, an interception, three forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries. Bellore's versatility included occasional play as a fullback, where he recorded two touchdown receptions.
- •Nick Bellore retires after over a decade in the NFL.
- •He signed with the Commanders in 2021 and played primarily on special teams.
- •Bellore made two Pro Bowls during his career.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders Place 2-Time Pro Bowler on Reserve/Retired List
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Roster moves: Washington Commanders place Nick Bellore on reserve-retired list
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders put LB Nick Bellore on reserve/retired list
"The Washington Commanders have signed cornerback Rasul Douglas and placed special teams star Nick Bellore on reserve/retired list. The post Commanders Place 2-Time Pro Bowler on Reserve/Retired List appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Commanders officially signed cornerback Rasul Douglas on Monday and they parted ways with another veteran to make room for Douglas on the roster.
"This stands as the corresponding move to the signing of veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:39 AMCommanders Place 2-Time Pro Bowler on Reserve/Retired List
The Washington Commanders have signed cornerback Rasul Douglas and placed special teams star Nick Bellore on reserve/retired list. The post Commanders Place 2-Time Pro Bowler on Reserve/Retired List appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:15 PMRoster moves: Washington Commanders place Nick Bellore on reserve-retired list
This stands as the corresponding move to the signing of veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:11 PMCommanders put LB Nick Bellore on reserve/retired list
The Commanders officially signed cornerback Rasul Douglas on Monday and they parted ways with another veteran to make room for Douglas on the roster.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 2:25 AMVita Vea trade request puts 49ers, Chargers, Rams and Raiders on alert
- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 2:12 AMHow the Vikings’ Offensive Scheme May Evolve This Season
- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 1:18 AMFormer Commanders Edge Rusher & No. 4 Overall Pick Lands in AFC East
- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 1:01 AM‘Why You Holding Him Hostage?’ — 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Slams 49ers’ Treatment of Brandon Aiyuk
- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 AMSan Francisco 49ers Reporter Praises Rookie Kaelon Black with Two-Word Message
- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 AM49ers star gives glowing early scouting report on rookie defender
