Commanders release safety Will Harris, place LB Drake Jackson on IR
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Washington Commanders have released safety Will Harris and placed linebacker Drake Jackson on injured reserve. Harris, who started nine games for the Commanders last season and recorded 38 tackles, was let go as the team also announced the signing of linebacker Boogie Basham. Jackson, a second-round pick in 2022, played in three games for Washington. The Commanders also released Malik Spencer and signed safeties Joshuah Bledsoe and Quindell Johnson to bolster their roster.
- •Will Harris released after starting nine games last season.
- •Drake Jackson placed on injured reserve.
- •Boogie Basham signed by the Commanders.
- •Malik Spencer also released.
- •Joshuah Bledsoe and Quindell Johnson signed to fill roster spots.
- 2:22 PMESPN NFL — Commanders S Harris released, LB Jackson to IR
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders release S Will Harris, put LB Drake Jackson on IR
"The Commanders announced the previously reported signing of linebacker Boogie Basham on Tuesday morning and they also made a number of other roster moves.
"The Commanders released veteran safety Will Harris on Tuesday, one year after he had opened the season as a starter.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLAug 25, 2026, 2:22 PMCommanders S Harris released, LB Jackson to IR
The Commanders released veteran safety Will Harris on Tuesday, one year after he had opened the season as a starter.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:39 PMCommanders release S Will Harris, put LB Drake Jackson on IR
The Commanders announced the previously reported signing of linebacker Boogie Basham on Tuesday morning and they also made a number of other roster moves.
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