The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday that they’ve cut 25 players and placed three on injured reserve ahead of today’s deadline.
The full list of cuts includes:
- T Alex Akingbulu
- DT David Bada
- TE Kendall Blanton
- RB Reggie Bonnafon
- DE William Bradley-King
- DT Tyler Clark
- WR Matt Cole
- CB Corn Elder
- WR Alex Erickson
- S Ferrod Gardner
- DT Justin Hamilton
- TE Jake Hausmann
- LB Khaleke Hudson
- CB Danny Johnson
- G Nolan Laufenberg
- G Wes Martin
- WR Kyric McGowan
- WR Marken Michel
- T Aaron Monteiro
- CB DeJuan Neal
- DE Jacub Panasiuk
- S Steven Parker
- RB Jaret Patterson
- C Jon Toth
- LB Tre Walker
The Commanders also placed T Willie Beavers, CB Josh Drayden and C Keith Ismael on injured reserve.
Erickson, 29, signed on with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin back in 2016. He was entering the final year of a three-year, $1.62 million contract when he agreed to a two-year contract is worth $4.68 million in 2018.
Erickson signed on with the Texans as a free agent this past March. However, he was released coming out of the preseason and signed on with the Panthers’ practice squad before being promoted in September.
In 2021, Erickson appeared in all 17 games and recorded three receptions for 55 (18.3 YPC) and no touchdowns, to go along with 57 yards as a punt return specialist and 204 yards on kickoff returns.
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