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Commanders Elevate DT Byron Cowart

The Commanders announced they have elevated DT Byron Cowart from the practice squad for Week 8. Cowart, 30, is a former fifth-round pick of the Patriots back in 2019 out of Maryland. New England opted to waive him last July…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:31 PM
Commanders Elevate DT Byron Cowart
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Commanders elevated defensive tackle Byron Cowart from the practice squad for Week 8.
  • Cowart has appeared in two games for Washington during the 2026 NFL season.
  • The 30-year-old was originally selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2019 draft.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Commanders have officially announced the elevation of defensive tackle Byron Cowart from their practice squad for Week 8. The 30-year-old defensive lineman has appeared in two games for Washington during the 2026 season without recording any statistics.

Cowart entered the NFL as a fifth-round draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2019 out of Maryland. Throughout his career, he has spent time with several franchises, including stints with the Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets before signing with Washington.

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