{
  "id": 7677677,
  "title": "Washington Commanders Release 2 Players Ahead of Cowboys Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/washington-commanders-release-2-players-ahead-of-cowboys-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T01:23:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/washington-commanders-release-2-players-012301143.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington Commanders announced roster moves ahead of their upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys. The team released two players from the practice squad, outside linebacker D.J. Johnson and cornerback Darius Rush. Both Johnson and Rush entered the NFL via the 2023 draft, with Johnson joining the Carolina Panthers and Rush being taken by the Indianapolis Colts. Johnson recorded 62 tackles and four tackles for loss over three seasons with Carolina, while Rush appeared in just six games, recording three tackles and one pass deflection. The Commanders' release of these players may indicate further drafts moves are on the horizon.",
  "summary": "The Washington Commanders lost a heartbreaker in Week 1 of the NFL season against the Philadelphia Eagles.After a late touchdown in the fourth quarter, the Commanders had an opportunity to tie the game on a two-point conversion, but ultimately failed, leading to a 24-22 loss.Now, their sights are fully set on Week 2, where they’ll […] The post Washington Commanders Release 2 Players Ahead of…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}