Mon Dec 30 01:30:00 UTC 2024: **Commanders Waive Second-Round Pick Phidarian Mathis**
ASHBURN, VA – The Washington Commanders have waived defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis, the team announced Saturday. Mathis, a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, becomes the latest in a string of early-round draft selections released by the Commanders in recent months. This follows the recent departures of first-round picks Emmanuel Forbes (2023) and Jahan Dotson (2022).
The move comes as star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen returns to practice from a pectoral injury. Allen’s return to full participation may have influenced the decision to waive Mathis, freeing up a roster spot. In two seasons with Washington, Mathis recorded 25 tackles, one pass defensed, and one fumble recovery. The Commanders’ front office has yet to comment publicly on the decision.
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