The Washington Commanders might already be preparing for life after punter Tress Way.
The former All-Pro punter told the media on September 10 that he was “pretty sure” the 2026 campaign would be his last one. Since then, the Commanders have tried out a couple different punters at workouts.
That was the case again Thursday. According to the NFL transaction wire, the Commanders held a tryout for undrafted rookie punter Aidan Laros.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, Laros signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After a month with Tampa Bay, he spent about a week with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s been a free agent, though, since the middle of June.
Laros wasn’t on an NFL roster for training camp or the preseason.
A former FCS punter of the year and Kentucky punter, Laros also gained experienced this offseason in the CFL.
Way made second-team All-Pro during the 2019 campaign. He was a Pro Bowl that season and in 2022 and 2025.
According to Spotrac, Way has earned about $28.38 million in his NFL career.
Commanders Eyeing Potential Replacement for $28 Million Specialist