More bad news for another former Commanders' first-round pick
Former Washington Commanders first-round pick Jamin Davis was released by the Las Vegas Raiders, marking his move to a sixth team. Another Rivera-era first-round selection, Emmanuel Forbes, had his fifth-year option declined by the Los Angeles Rams, making him a pending free agent. None of Ron Rivera's four first-round picks with Washington had their fifth-year options exercised, and none completed four seasons with the team.
- ▪Jamin Davis was released by the Las Vegas Raiders, making him a free agent and marking his sixth team.
- ▪The Los Angeles Rams declined the fifth-year option on former Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.
- ▪None of Ron Rivera's four first-round draft picks with Washington had their fifth-year options picked up by the team.
- ▪Chase Young, Jamin Davis, Jahan Dotson, and Emmanuel Forbes were all traded or waived before finishing four seasons with the Commanders.
- ▪Adam Peters inherited the roster after Rivera's tenure and has since drafted players like Jayden Daniels and Sonny Styles.
- ▪The Commanders reached the NFC Championship Game in 2025 despite the instability in their draft pick development.
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