Commanders release veteran WR Van Jefferson, per Schefter

He entered camp with 166 career receptions.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Sources: Commanders released veteran WR Van Jefferson. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Jefferson joined Washington on March 17 and competed for a place in an 11-man training-camp receiver group. The move comes as Washington works toward its initial 53-player roster for the 2026 season.

Why it matters: His departure ends a five-month stint before the regular season and opens another roster spot. Jefferson can now seek a role elsewhere ahead of Week 1.

By the numbers: Jefferson had 2,226 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns across 94 career games when Washington signed him in March.

What to watch: Washington’s final receiver group and Jefferson’s next destination are the immediate developments to watch.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-30T20:34:11.630920+00:00

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