The Washington Commanders made a tough call on their offensive line Tuesday, letting go of offensive tackle Foster Sarell on August 25, 2026. This isn’t the first time Sarell has been through this with Washington, and his release signals a clear direction for the team as they finalize their roster.
Another Go-Round Ends the Same Way
For Sarell, this was his second shot with the Commanders, joining them in March. He had been with Washington last year too, for their offseason program and training camp, but didn’t make the cut for the 53-man roster back then. Now, at 27 years old, it’s a brutal déjà vu for the veteran lineman. You gotta wonder what the team saw that didn’t quite click, especially after bringing him back for another go.
41 Games Weren’t Enough
Sarell has bounced around a bit, spending time with the Ravens, Giants, and Chargers. He’s actually seen game action, making 41 appearances and four starts over the last four seasons, all of those with Los Angeles. That’s real experience out there on the field! For a player with that kind of mileage to get released again, it tells you the Commanders must be really confident in the guys they’re keeping, or they’re still searching hard for the right pieces to protect their QB. It’s a cold business, man, and this move shows they are not messing around when it comes to shaping that offensive line for the season ahead.
This move just makes it clearer where the Commanders stand on their offensive line depth. It’s a definitive step as they gear up for the upcoming regular season, setting their roster and hoping they got the right mix to hold strong up front.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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