Byron Pringle - Commanders WR
A member of the Kansas City Chiefs from 2019-2021, Byron Pringle spent time under new Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy while he served in the same role under Andy Reid.
Pringle had a career-best season with Bieniemy as a member of the Chiefs in 2021, snagging 42 receptions for 568 receiving yards and five touchdowns before spending last season with the Chicago Bears.
Inking a deal with Washington just before the start of training camp, the veteran comes with extensive experience in Bieniemy’s complex offensive scheme. Pringle is also a viable weapon in the kick return game, averaging nearly 27 yards per return while returning one for a score on 37 career runbacks.
The fifth-year pro is best utilized as a deep threat at outside receiver. Though he is no giant, the slender 6-foot-1 speedster checks in as one of the Commanders' biggest receivers.
Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, and Dyami Brown are likely locks as the Commanders' top four receivers. But Washington has historically carried six pass catchers onto the final 53-man roster.
Special teams' play will undoubtedly be the determining factor for the final few spots at receiver. Pringle must beat out holdover Dax Milne as well as fellow newcomers Marcus Kemp, Mitchell Tinsley, Brycen TreMayne, and Kazmeir Allen for the remaining roles on this year’s team.
With Pringle having familiarity in Bieniemy’s system - as well as valuable special teams skills as a kick returner - he could very well make a strong push for one of the last spots on the Commanders 2023 roster with some standout plays in preseason.