The Washington Commanders open training camp on Wednesday. Veterans report Tuesday, joining the rookies, who reported to Ashburn late last week. One player who will not be joining the Commanders is veteran guard Andrew Norwell.
Washington released Norwell Monday after one season with the team. Signed last offseason as a replacement for Ereck Flowers, Norwell started 16 games for the Commanders in 2022 at left guard. According to Pro Football Focus, Norwell had a 59.8 overall grade, the lowest of his nine-year NFL career.
Norwell wasn’t Washington’s only offensive lineman not to play well last season. As a group, the Commanders had one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. This offseason, Washington signed Andrew Wylie and Nick Gates to play right tackle and center, respectively.
We have released G Andrew Norwell
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 24, 2023
Second-year guard Chris Paul is competing with Saahdiq Charles to replace Norwell at right guard. Former right tackle Sam Cosmi will move inside to right guard.
Norwell, 31, played the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers under current Washington head coach Ron Rivera.
