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Ben Standig reports the Commanders are expected to sign DT Byron Cowart to the practice squad. Standig adds the Commanders are also signing C Julian Good-Jones and RB Craig Reynolds to the practice squad.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 11

Commanders Add LB Curtis Jacobs After Signing DT Byron Cowart

The Washington Commanders worked out eight defensive players on Monday. The team liked what it saw from defensive tackle Byron Cowart and signed him Tuesday morning.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 11

Commanders add veteran Byron Cowart for depth on defensive line

The Washington Commanders signed veteran defensive tackle Byron Cowart on Tuesday. In other moves, the Commanders released guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu and safety Rob McDaniel.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 11

Commanders Sign DT Byron Cowart

The recent retirement of D.J. Davidson created the need for additional defensive line depth in the case of the Commanders. A veteran free agent signing has been lined up.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10

Commanders Expected To Sign DT Byron Cowart

The Washington Commanders are expected to sign DT Byron Cowart, according to Ben Standig. Washington hosted Cowart along with seven other players for a tryout on Monday.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10

Commanders Worked Out Eight Defensive Players

The Washington Commanders brought in a group of ten defensive free agents for tryouts on Monday. The full list includes: LB Amari Burney DT Byron Cowart LB Power Echols LB Devin Harper LB Curtis Jacobs DT Fabien Lovett DT Justin Rogers DE Carlos Watkins Cowart, 30, is a former fifth-round pick of the Patriots back in 2019 out of Maryland.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 4

Jets Quietly Cut Ties With Expected Defensive Starter

The New York Jets have had a busy week so far and there are still a few days to go before they hit the field to take on the Miami Dolphins. On Tuesday, the Jets announced the signing of cornerback Samuel Womack and the release of receiver Brandon Smith from the practice squad.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Jets Cut DT Byron Cowart From Injured Reserve

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Jets have cut DT Byron Cowart from injured reserve. He’s been there since the preseason and hasn’t played yet this season. Cowart, 28, is a former fifth-round pick of the Patriots back in 2019 out of Maryland.

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New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / August 5, 2025

DT Byron Cowart carted off at Jets practice

The Jets have been practicing without Quinnen Williams in recent days and another defensive lineman had to leave Tuesday's practice early. Reporters at the team's training camp shared that defensive tackle Byron Cowart was carted off during the session.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / March 14, 2025

Jets sign Byron Cowart

The Jets announced the signing of another defensive piece on Thursday. Defensive tackle Byron Cowart is joining the team as a free agent. The team did not announce any terms of the deal.