The Washington Commanders announced a roster move Tuesday. The Commanders have released wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks to sign tight end Anthony Firsker.
Washington announced the move on the team’s official X account.
Brooks joined the Commanders as an undrafted free agent last season. During his rookie campaign, he appeared in one contest — Week 6 versus the Chicago Bears. Brooks played seven offensive snaps and didn’t receive a target.
The wideout spent the rest of the campaign on Washington’s practice squad and injured reserve.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein commended Brooks for his size and athleticism. But the draft analyst didn’t expect the receiver to make much of an impact at the NFL level.
“[Brooks] has good size and average speed. He’s a decent athlete with the length and ball skills to have success downfield,” wrote Zierlein. “He’s not going to outrun many NFL corners on a sprint and he’s too tight-hipped to uncover with his route-running, which is one reason for so many contested catches.
“The touchdown production and yards per catch are favorable, but Brooks might have to fight for a back-end spot on a roster.”
To replace Brooks, the Commanders signed a journeyman tight end. Firkser has posted 123 catches, 1,260 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 85 career games.
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