The Commanders brought in nine players for workouts, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC, as the team continues to look at options across multiple spots.
Washington worked out LS Cal Adomitis, WR River Cracraft, WR D’Wayne Eskridge, P Jamie Gillan, P Matt Haack, WR Malik Heath, QB Seth Henigan, P Thomas Morstead, and WR Quincy Skinner.
Morstead is the most experienced name in the group. The 40-year-old was originally drafted in the fifth round by the Saints in 2009, then landed a six-year extension worth $21.9 million in 2012. He later re-signed with New Orleans in 2018 on a four-year, $15.85 million deal.
His time with the Saints ended in March, when he was released with two years left on his contract. From there, Morstead bounced through a series of short stops: he joined the Jets as an injury replacement for starting P Braden Mann, got cut when Mann returned, then signed with the Falcons for the rest of the 2021 season and later with the Dolphins for 2022.
The Jets brought him back on a contract in March of 2023, released him temporarily after the preseason, then re-signed him in August and gave him a two-year deal for the 2024 season. New York cut him loose again in May of 2025, and Morstead then signed a one-year deal with the 49ers.
In 2025, Morstead played in all 17 games for San Francisco and finished with 1,919 yards on 44 attempts (43.6 YPA) and 22 punts downed inside the 20-yard line.
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