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The Commanders roster turnover continues at a rapid clip, with an important addition to the offensive line. According to a Tuesday evening report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Washington is signing former Pro Bowl tackle D.J. Humphries.
Source: The #Commanders are signing former Pro Bowl LT DJ Humphries to a 1-year deal, adding key depth and starting experience to their O-line. With Laremy Tunsil out with a torn triceps, Humphries — who has 101 career starts mostly with the #AZCardinals — helps. pic.twitter.com/B54N9tS3Rs
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 25, 2026
This move should tie in with the release of offensive tackle Foster Sarell , which the Commanders announced earlier Tuesday.
Humphries brings tons of experience to a Commanders position group dealing with some significant injuries.
Laremy Tunsil’s torn triceps was a major blow that cannot be understated. The early August injury required surgery and will take months to heal and rehabilitate, moving third-year pro Brandon Coleman from a position battle at left guard to left tackle.
That thinned Washington’s depth at the position, which Humphries was signed to fortify. He has the experience and savvy to do so, with 101 starts in 108 NFL games . He played eight seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, who made him the No. 24 overall NFL draft pick in 2015. While he has primarily worked at left tackle, he has experience on the right.
He earned a Pro Bowl honor following the 2021 campaign. Humphries suffered a torn ACL late in the 2023 season, and was later released by Arizona with a failed physical designation. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs late in the 2024 season, after being cleared. He also worked for the L.A. Rams in 2025.
Humphries offers an upgrade at swing tackle, even if he doesn’t locate pre-injury form. He’ll have a few days to merge into the Commanders system, but it would be a shock if a signing like this doesn’t make the initial 53-man roster and have time to acclimate and find a role in the offensive front.
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