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Ahkello Witherspoon #4 of the Los Angeles Rams during the NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Washington Commanders are creating depth on defense — something they lacked across the board in 2025 as they stumbled to a 5-12 finish.
The latest piece of the puzzle to fall into place came Thursday, when the Commanders added free agent cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.
“The Commanders are signing veteran CB Akhello Witherspoon following his visit to the team today, sources say,” NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo wrote on his official X account. “After three seasons with the Rams, Witherspoon heads to Washington, rejoining GM Adam Peters, who was with the 49ers when the team drafted Witherspoon.”
While he might seem like a backup on the surface, it’s hard to see Witherspoon not at least getting a chance to compete for a starting spot.
“Sources: The Commanders are signing veteran CB Ahkello Witherspoon,” NFL insider Jordan Schultz wrote on his official X account. “He started 24 games over the last 3 years with the Rams and had 5 interceptions … The Commanders bolster their secondary.”
Tony Adame covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos. A veteran sports writer and editor since 2004, his work has been featured at Stadium Talk, Yardbarker, NW Florida Daily News and Pensacola News Journal. More about Tony Adame
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