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Former Commanders' first-round pick talks trash after schedule release
TL;DR
The NFL released the full 2026 schedule, prompting excitement among fans and players. Former Washington Commanders first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes expressed his enthusiasm on social media about facing his old team after being waived and claimed by the Los Angeles Rams.
Key points
- NFL released the full 2026 schedule
- Emmanuel Forbes expressed excitement about playing his former team
- Forbes was waived by the Commanders after struggling in his rookie season
- Los Angeles Rams claimed Forbes off waivers
- New management at the Commanders decided Forbes wasn't a fit
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To the delight of fans worldwide, the NFL released the full 2026 schedule on Thursday evening. While everyone's full schedule was known since January, the schedule release allows fans to plan vacations, tailgates and much more. It's also an exciting time for players.
On Thursday night, one former Washington Commanders first-round pick took to social media to share his excitement about playing against his old team. The Commanders used the No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. Many called it a reach at the time, but then-head coach Ron Rivera truly believed he pulled off a heist in choosing Forbes over Christian Gonzalez.
Shortly into his rookie season, Forbes was benched after being repeatedly beaten by Eagles star A.J. Brown. Teammates tried to console Forbes on the sideline. He'd finish his rookie season appearing in 14 games with six starts. To say he struggled would be an understatement.
Rivera was fired after the 2023 season, and Washington hired new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. It didn't take Peters and Quinn long to realize Forbes wasn't a fit, and Washington waived him during his second season. The Los Angeles Rams claimed Forbes off waivers, and he remains on their roster entering the 2026 season.
The Rams and Commanders play in 2026. Per the new NFL schedule, the two teams will meet in Week 9 at Northwest Stadium. Forbes was paying attention.
Q&A
What did Emmanuel Forbes say about facing the Washington Commanders?
Emmanuel Forbes shared his excitement on social media about playing against the Washington Commanders after being waived.
Why was Emmanuel Forbes waived by the Washington Commanders?
Emmanuel Forbes was waived due to struggles during his rookie season, where he was benched after being repeatedly beaten by opposing players.
Who claimed Emmanuel Forbes after he was waived?
The Los Angeles Rams claimed Emmanuel Forbes off waivers, and he remains on their roster for the 2026 season.