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Commanders Sign DT Byron Cowart After Davidson Retirement

8/11/2026

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The Washington Commanders signed defensive tackle Byron Cowart, a four-year veteran who has appeared in 51 NFL games.
The signing followed the team placing defensive tackle D.J. Davidson on the reserve/retired list on August 8.
Cowart, a 2019 fifth-round pick from Maryland, missed the 2025 season after being placed on injured reserve by the Jets on August 26 and has recorded 67 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

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The Washington Commanders signed defensive tackle Byron Cowart, a four-year veteran who has appeared in 51 NFL games.
The signing followed the team placing defensive tackle D.J. Davidson on the reserve/retired list on August 8.
Cowart, a 2019 fifth-round pick from Maryland, missed the 2025 season after being placed on injured reserve by the Jets on August 26 and has recorded 67 tackles and 3.5 sacks.