The Washington Commanders have made several moves in their cornerback position. They claimed Kyu Blu Kelly off waivers from the Green Bay Packers, releasing Danny Johnson in the process. Kelly, a fifth-round pick by the Ravens, is 6'0" and 22 years old. The Commanders' decision to release Johnson, who had a two-year deal with $2.75 million guaranteed, has raised questions. The Rams and Texans also tried to claim Kelly, but the Commanders secured him.
The #Rams and #Texans put in claims for CB Kyu Blu Kelly, who was awarded to the #Commanders. This is the second time in the past few weeks the Rams tried to claim him, only to have a team with a higher priority get him. https://t.co/rL2QBjMYO0
Commanders claimed CB Kyu Blu Kelly off waivers from Green Bay and officially released CB Danny Johnson. https://t.co/sCajxWDpE1
Update: Commanders claimed Kyu Blu Kelly off waivers from the Packers, per source (@NickiJhabvala had that). Bigger (6'0") and younger (22) than Johnson. Fifth round pick by the Ravens. Cut before Week 1. Then Seahawks and Packers. Now Commanders. That's 1/8th of the league. https://t.co/hfNLuyLzJp
The Commanders claimed CB Kyu Blu Kelly off waivers from Green Bay, per source.
The Commanders released CB Danny Johnson, source confirms. (@AdamSchefter 1st). Odd choice on the surface. Perhaps a way to clear playing time for younger players on (or eventually on) the roster.
Washington has released CB Danny Johnson.
The Commanders are releasing CB Danny Johnson, source confirmed (1st by @AdamSchefter).
Commanders informed CB Danny Johnson — who was re-signed to a two-year deal that included $2.75 million guaranteed in March — that they are releasing him, per sources. He now will be subject to waivers.
The Packers released CB Kyu Blu Kelly from active roster. They also made two practice squad moves: signing WR Thyrick Pitts to the practice squad and releasing LB Austin Ajiake.