Commanders sign punter Matt Haack as Tress Way recovers from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Commanders have signed punter Matt Haack to fill in for Tress Way, who is sidelined with a pectoral injury. Haack participated in a workout with the team on Tuesday before the signing. Way, a three-time Pro Bowler, is not expected to be out long-term. Additionally, linebacker Kain Medrano will miss time due to a hamstring injury.
- •Tress Way is unable to practice due to a pectoral injury.
- •Matt Haack signed after a workout on Tuesday.
- •Haack has previous experience with the Cardinals and other NFL teams.
- •Way's injury is not expected to keep him out for an extended period.
- •Linebacker Kain Medrano also out with a hamstring injury.
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders sign P Matt Haack with Tress Way sidelined by pec injury
"Commanders punter Tress Way isn't healthy enough to practice with the team right now, so they have brought in another veteran to handle the duties at training camp.
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