Van Jefferson Returns to Commanders Practice Squad | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, so Van Jefferson, the Y receiver, he's back with the commanders. He was initially let go at the end of August when they were trimming down to the final 53 players, but now he's set to join their practice. Squad. He originally signed with Washington back in March. Last season, Jefferson was with the Titans, where he managed 29 catches for 350 yards and scored one touchdown. Before that, he spent over three seasons with the Rams, where he started his career and then had a brief stint with the Falcons in the middle of last year. He also had a short time with the Steelers this year. The commander's active roster for wide receivers is pretty stacked. You've got Terry McClore and Stefan Diggs leading the charge, along with rookie Antonio Williams, who was a third round pick. Then there's Diamy Brown, Luke McCaffrey, Traylon Berks and Jalen Lane rounding out the group. Now, with Jefferson rejoining on the practice squad, it gives the team some depth at that position. It's a common move to bring back players you've already worked with, especially if they

1:01have some experience in the league. This move means Jefferson will be working to give back onto the active roster. It's a situation to keep an eye on as the season gets underway, and injuries or performance issues might open up a spot for him. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.