DL Efe Obada has re-signed with the Washington Commanders after receiving supportive messages from coaches Ron Rivera and Dan Quinn during his recovery from a significant leg injury. Obada expressed gratitude for Quinn's encouragement, highlighting the impact of his words. Quinn's emphasis on grit and tenacity aligns with the team's strategy, making Obada a valuable asset due to his versatility in rushing from various positions.
Here’s a UFA signing from today that I haven’t seen reported: Commanders re-signed DE Efe Obama.
Dan Quinn, new Washington Commanders coach, is intro'd here and shown on the video board. The reaction was not warm! Lots of boos. Meanwhile, UNC leads Pitt 58-53. There's 7:45 left. Tar Heels showing some guts. Nothing has come easily.
New Commanders coach Dan Quinn introduced over the PA. Section of boos. Nobody here happy with their NFL teams.
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn being shown on the big screen now. Better reception than when the photo of Carolina owner David Tepper was shown earlier.
New Commanders coach Dan Quinn is here, gives a thumbs up to the crowd. https://t.co/NjVTKl3hvd
Tyler Biadasz said Dan Quinn would sit at lunch with other players (not just D). Said he brings “great energy”. And he said Quinn was “all about grit and tenacity and winning.”
Commanders sign DE Efe Obada https://t.co/Zs3AEPtqml https://t.co/cEGfyI89XA
Efe Obada says that while in the hospital after his significant leg injury and "at his lowest" point emotionally, heard from Dan Quinn, who he'd met years before. Quinn texted "You're a warrior. You'll get through it." Obada: "It met the world to me."
Efe Obada re-signed; said only 2 coaches reached out to him when he was in the hospital with a broken leg: Ron Rivera and Dan Quinn. Obada said he was at his lowest point. He hadn't talked to Quinn in "years". Had been in Atl camp 2-3 weeks when DQ was there.
When Efe Obada broke his leg, he said Dan Quinn was among the coaches, aside from Ron Rivera, who messaged him. Obada said he was at his lowest and "that just meant so much."
DL Efe Obada has re-signed with the Commanders, the team announced.
3rd re-signing for Washington. Obada actually makes a lot of sense for them to bring back. Quinn values versatile rushers that can line up and rush from all over, Obada does exactly that. https://t.co/ELeJUjFYb3
The Commanders re-signed Efe Obada.