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More bad news for another former Commanders' first-round pick
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Raiders released linebacker Jamin Davis, marking his sixth team since being drafted. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams declined cornerback Emmanuel Forbes' fifth-year option, making him a free agent after next season.
Key points
- Jamin Davis released by the Las Vegas Raiders
- Emmanuel Forbes' fifth-year option declined by the Rams
- Forbes will be a free agent after next season
- None of Rivera's first-round picks lasted four seasons
- Forbes was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft
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The Las Vegas Raiders released linebacker Jamin Davis on Thursday, which means that his next team will be his sixth. That's not exactly what former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera envisioned when using the No. 19 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Davis.
On Friday, another former Washington first-round pick under Rivera was in the news. The Los Angeles Rams declined cornerback Emmanuel Forbes' fifth-year option for 2027, meaning he will be a free agent at the end of next season.
The move is not a surprise. The Rams made two huge moves at cornerback this season, adding Trent McDuffie via trade and Jaylen Watson in free agency. Forbes, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, did not even last two seasons with the Commanders. After struggling badly as a rookie, Washington's new regime waived him six games into his second NFL season. The Rams claimed him, assuming his rookie contract.
Here's a remarkable statistic from Rivera's four years in Washington, where he was not only head coach, but also in charge of personnel: the Commanders did not pick up the fifth-year option on any of his four first-round draft picks. Making matters worse, none even finished their fourth season in the burgundy and gold.
- 2020: DE Chase Young: traded Nov. 2023
- 2021: LB Jamin Davis: waived Oct. 2024
- 2022: WR Jahan Dotson: traded Aug. 2024
Q&A
Why did the Raiders release Jamin Davis?
The Raiders released Jamin Davis as part of their roster decisions, marking his sixth team since being drafted.
What does it mean for Emmanuel Forbes that the Rams declined his fifth-year option?
Declining Emmanuel Forbes' fifth-year option means he will become a free agent at the end of the next season.
How many first-round picks did Ron Rivera's Commanders fail to keep for five years?
Ron Rivera's Commanders failed to keep any of their four first-round picks for five years, as none finished their fourth season with the team.
