The Commanders have cut ties to another early-round draft pick from their previous regime.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they waived defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on Saturday. Mathis was a second-round pick in 2022 and the Commanders have also parted ways with 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes and 2022 first-round pick Jahan Dotson in recent months.
The move may be a precursor to activating one of the few top picks from the past who remains with the team. Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was a full participant in practice this week as he works his way back from a pectoral injury.
Mathis had 25 tackles, a pass defensed, and a fumble recovery in 23 games for Washington.
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