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5 former Commanders who still need a team for the 2022 season

By Jerry Trotta

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 29: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #11 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with wide receiver Pierre Garcon #88 of the Washington Redskins after scoring a second quarter touchdown against the New York Giants at FedExField on November 29, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 29: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #11 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with wide receiver Pierre Garcon #88 of the Washington Redskins after scoring a second quarter touchdown against the New York Giants at FedExField on November 29, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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3. Bashaud Breeland

A former fourth-round pick by Washington in the 2014 Draft, Bashaud Breeland was a regular in the team’s secondary for four seasons. The Clemson alum didn’t have to wait long to get consistent snaps for Washington, as he started 15 games as a rookie while playing a whopping 84 percent of the snaps.

From there, Breeland maintained his every-week starting role. He started 57 of 60 games for Washington and produced 270 tackles, nine tackles for loss, eight interceptions and an impressive 60 passes defended. In fact, Breeland never had a season in Ashburn in which he didn’t log double-digits in defended passes.

Breeland wasn’t re-signed by Washington in 2017 and got picked up up Green Bay, where he spent the 2018 campaign on a one-year deal. From there, he landed in Kansas City for two seasons, which included winning the Super Bowl in 2021.

As a free agent that offseason, Breeland signed with the Vikings on a one-year, $3 million contract but didn’t finish the season after getting waived following an altercation with teammates and coaches at a December practice.

That was probably in Minnesota’s best interest as Breeland allowed a 112.6 passer rating and conceded six penalties in coverage.

There’s no denying Breeland’s talent, but he could struggle garnering interest after enduring multiple off-field missteps in Minnesota.

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