NFL · Storyline · team change · 2026

Van Jefferson signs with the Washington Commanders

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Van Jefferson signed with the Washington Commanders (signing) — official Sep 7, 2026.

official · official_transactions:433164 · effective Sep 7, 2026 · 1 independent source chain

As of Sep 7, 2026

What we know

team membership — Washington Commanders (via signing)

official · official_transactions:433164 · effective Sep 7, 2026

Aug 30, 2026reported
Commanders release veteran WR Van Jefferson, per Schefter
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Sep 7, 2026official
Signed WR Van Jefferson to the practice squad. Released TE Joshua Simon from the practice squad.
NFL official transactions
Sep 7, 2026settled
team_membership recorded: Washington Commanders (signing)
official_transactions:433164

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