The Rams claimed Forbes off waivers Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Forbes, a 2023 first-round pick from Mississippi State, was waived by the Commanders on Nov. 30 after struggling throughout his first 20 games in the NFL. He recorded 45 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including two interceptions, during his time in Washington, but also allowed 43 completions for 673 yards and three touchdowns in coverage. However, he's already found a new home with the Rams and will likely serve as a depth piece in the team's secondary as the season progresses.
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ACTIVELatest Emmanuel Forbes news
Team
Los Angeles Rams
Birthdate
1/13/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 180 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 1; Pk (WAS)
Birthplace
Grenada, MS, USA
Position
CB
College
Mississippi State
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Washington Commanders
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
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Rams6-6
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Bills10-2
TOT 0.6SACK 0.0SOLO 0.4AST 0.2INT 0.1TFL 0.0 -
Full season projectionsTOT 42.0SOLO 30.0AST 12.0
The Rams claimed Forbes off waivers Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Forbes, a 2023 first-round pick from Mississippi State, was waived by the Commanders on Nov. 30 after struggling throughout his first 20 games in the NFL. He recorded 45 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including two interceptions, during his time in Washington, but also allowed 43 completions for 673 yards and three touchdowns in coverage. However, he's already found a new home with the Rams and will likely serve as a depth piece in the team's secondary as the season progresses.
Forbes was waived by the Commanders on Friday. Forbes was a first-round pick by Washington in 2023 and played in 14 regular-season games as a rookie, tallying 38 tackles (35 solo) and 11 pass defenses, including an interception. He started six contests last year but has logged just one start in 2024 and has missed five games -- two due to a thumb injury and three as a healthy scratch. In his final game for Washington, which took place Week 10 versus Pittsburgh, Forbes logged just two defensive snaps. With his time in Washington done, the Mississippi State product will likely look for a fresh start with a new organization.
Forbes was a full participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday. Forbes appears recovered from his UCL injury from earlier this season, as he had a tackle, an interception and pass defensed in the team's 40-7 win over the Panthers in Week 7. The cornerback has seen his playing time fluctuate this season and he'll look to build off of his performance against Carolina when the Commanders host the Bears on Sunday.
Forbes (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens. Forbes was previously out of action after undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL. However, the Mississippi state product returned in Week 4 but saw his role shrink considerably in Week 5. He'll now seemingly have to work to earn back a role in Washington's secondary.
Forbes (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. The 2023 first-round pick was sidelined for the past two weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb following the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers. However, Monday's full practice indicates that the second-year pro has moved past the issue. Expect Forbes to serve as one of Washington's top rotational cornerbacks as the season progresses.
Forbes (thumb) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bengals. Forbes will miss his second consecutive game after he underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb following the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers. Expect Michael Davis to see increased snaps as a rotational cornerback in Forbes' stead.
Forbes (thumb) is listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Bengals after participating in Saturday's practice in a limited capacity. Forbes was forced to sit out Week 2 against the Giants after undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb. He opened the week as a DNP on Thursday, but the 2023 first-round pick has given himself a chance of playing Monday after practicing Friday and Saturday, albeit in a limited fashion. Michael Davis played 22 defensive snaps in Week 2 in Forbes' absence, and the former would likely see a similar amount of playing time Monday if the latter is unable to suit up.
Coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Forbes (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports. Quinn said Forbes won't be placed on IR, but that it's too early to make a decision on his potential availability against the Bengals in Week 3, per Ben Standig of The Athletic. The rotational cornerback isn't expected to be out "too long" according to Quinn, so it sounds like a Week 3 return may be with the realm of possibility.
Forbes (thumb) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Forbes sustained a thumb injury in the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers. He managed to practice in full Wednesday, but the 2023 first-round pick will undergo surgery Friday to repair a torn UCL in his thumb, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Whether Forbes will suit up for Week 2 against the Giants could be more clear once Friday's injury report is released.