NFL TRADE UPDATE: Following the amazing high-caliber wide receivers of the San Francisco 49ers, the Washington Commanders officially confirmed this morning that their star running back, is leaving the team for Tennessee Titans on a $255.7 million, six-year contract, formally bidding the Commanders farewell. This is according to an ESPN report. Well, sort of.

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Former Washington linebacker Brad Dusek dies

Former Washington Redskins starting linebacker Brad Dusek has died.

Sadly, the former left outside linebacker had suffered several years from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dusek, born on Dec. 13, 1950, died peacefully on June 10, 2024.

Dusek was drafted 56 overall in the 1973 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. Just prior to the season, Dusek was traded to the Redskins. Playing all 14 games of the season on special teams in 1974, Dusek became a starter in the 1975 season. For the next five seasons, Dusek played in and started each and every game for Washington. He appeared in every game during the 1980 season, starting 14 of the 16 regular season games. Dusek started nine of his ten 1981 games, ending his NFL career. The former Texas A&M Aggie recovered three fumbles for Washington that he returned for touchdowns.

Dusek had a real nose for the ball, and his hustle allowed him to recover 16 NFL fumbles. In 1977, Dusek not only intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble, but he also registered 7.0 quarterback sacks (a career high).

5 free agents who could still help the Commanders

Edge rusher Carl Lawson

The Commanders signed three veterans this offseason: Dorance Armstrong, Dante Fowler and Clelin Ferrell. All are making the 53-man roster. Washington drafted Javontae Jean-Baptiste in the seventh round, and while he’s an intriguing prospect, he is raw. He could be ticketed for the practice squad. What does head coach Dan Quinn think of second-year defensive ends K.J. Henry and Andre Jones Jr?

Carl Lawson remains unsigned. He is 29 and spent the past three seasons with the Jets. He missed the 2021 season and played well in 2022 but barely played last season. He had seven sacks just two years ago. Sure, Lawson may not replace Montez Sweat’s production, but he likely offers more as a pass rusher than Ferrell. Lawson could be signed on the cheap and give Washington a rotational edge rusher who is poised to show he can still play.