The Commanders have reportedly signed defensive tackle Byron Cowart, adding depth to a position group thinned by D.J. Davidson’s retirement.  

Washington beat reporter Ben Standig, citing a source, first broke the news on Monday evening.  

Standig did not report a corresponding move, which will likely be announced by head coach Dan Quinn before Tuesday morning’s practice.  

Cowart was one of eight players to try out for the Commanders on Monday.  

Cowart has been in the NFL since 2019, when the New England Patriots drafted him in the fifth round of the NFL draft. The University of Maryland product has played regular-season games for the Patriots, Colts and Bears. He also spent time on Miami’s practice squad. He was with the Jets in 2025, placed on injured reserve on Aug. 26 and released later that year. 

He has played in 51 games and started 21, with 67 tackles, 3.5 sacks and a pass defensed to his credit.