The Washington Commanders traded for New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. The compensation involved Washington sending three picks to New Orleans while receiving Lattimore and a draft pick back.
Since no players departed Washington in the trade, the Commanders needed to make room on their 53-man roster, which meant releasing a player. That player is 32-year-old defensive end Efe Obada.
We have released DE Efe Obada
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 5, 2024
Obada was in his third season in Washington after initially signing as a free agent before the 2022 season. Obada played all 17 games in 2022, recording four sacks in a part-time role. Unfortunately, his 2023 season ended after five games when he suffered multiple lower leg fractures.
The Commanders re-signed Obada in the offseason and he began this season on the physically unable to perform list. Washington activated Obada, and he appeared in each of the last four games.
After trading for Lattimore, the Commanders have six cornerbacks on the 53-man roster and seven defensive linemen. Rookie defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste is expected back soon, too.
