Commanders cut Deshazor Everett three months after fatal car crash

The Washington Commanders are moving on from safety and special teams captain Deshazor Everett. The team released Everett Wednesday three months after he was involved in a fatal car accident. 

Everett’s girlfriend and passenger of his Nissan GT-R, Olivia Peters, died as a result of her injuries in the car accident. Everett lost control of the car the evening of Dec. 23. The car flipped over several times and hit multiple tries after veering off the roadway.

He suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. He was seen in January at former teammate Landon Collins’ birthday gathering wearing a brace on his hand and a walking boot.

In February authorities charged Everett with felony involuntary manslaughter. The Loudoun County (VA) Sheriff’s Department says Everett was traveling “over twice the posted 45 mph speed limit just prior to the crash.”

It’s unclear if his release from the Commanders was related to the fatal crash.

Deshazor Everett played in 89 games over seven seasons with Washington. He made 17 starts at safety with two interceptions. However, he made his name on special teams. He played 1,701 snaps on special teams in Washington.

The writing appeared to be on the wall when Washington re-signed Troy Apke earlier this week. He’s become a special teams stalwart and suitable replacement.

Now Everett is a free agent but obviously his legal issues will take precedence. It will be interesting to see if there is any interest by teams. He’s due in court in June. Also, it’s unclear the extent of his injuries from the crash.

Washington placed him on the non-football injury list to end his season shortly after the accident. Everett will have to overcome some hurdles before he gets back on the football field.