Commanders sign wide receiver Van Jefferson to their practice squad

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Commanders sign wide receiver Van Jefferson to their practice squad
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The Washington Commanders have added wide receiver Van Jefferson to their practice squad ahead of the team's season opener. Jefferson, who initially joined the organization in March, was released by the team at the end of August. The veteran receiver recorded 29 catches for 350 yards and one touchdown with the Tennessee Titans last season. His career includes stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Washington's active 53-man roster currently features Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown, Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, and Jaylin Lane at the wide receiver position. This move provides depth to the team's receiving corps as they prepare to begin the regular season schedule.

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  • •Van Jefferson joins the Commanders practice squad before the season opener.
  • •Jefferson was previously released from the 53-man roster in late August.
  • •He played for the Titans last season with 350 receiving yards.
  • •Washington retains seven wide receivers on its current active roster.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson re-joined the Washington Commanders on Monday. The post Former Steelers Starting WR Signs With NFC Foe: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Wide receiver Van Jefferson did not make the cut to the 53-man roster in Washington, but he's rejoining the Commanders ahead of their season opener.

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