Commanders waive Ricky Barber, add Isaac Yiadom to roster
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Washington Commanders waived defensive tackle Ricky Barber on September 17, 2026. Barber, undrafted last year, played in two games but did not appear in the recent loss to the Eagles. In his brief time, Barber recorded five tackles and one sack. To fill his spot, the Commanders signed cornerback Isaac Yiadom from their practice squad, who previously had a season with the Saints where he tallied 26 tackles across 14 games.
- •Ricky Barber waived after limited appearances this season.
- •Barber recorded five tackles and one sack in two games.
- •Isaac Yiadom signed from practice squad to fill roster vacancy.
- •Yiadom had 26 tackles in 14 games with the Saints last season.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders roster moves: Practice-squad corner signed, young defensive lineman released
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders waive DL Ricky Barber, sign CB Isaac Yiadom to active roster
"The Commanders have signed cornerback Isaac Yiadom off the practice squad and released defensive lineman Ricky Barber
"The Commanders made a change to their defensive roster on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:50 PMCommanders roster moves: Practice-squad corner signed, young defensive lineman released
The Commanders have signed cornerback Isaac Yiadom off the practice squad and released defensive lineman Ricky Barber
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:59 PMCommanders waive DL Ricky Barber, sign CB Isaac Yiadom to active roster
The Commanders made a change to their defensive roster on Thursday.
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