The Washington Commanders have bolstered their roster by signing cornerback Allan George and wide receiver Mike Strachan to reserve/future contracts on January 17, 2025.
Allan George
Allan George, born on July 16, 1999, in Andalusia, Alabama, is a 5-foot-11, 191-pound cornerback. He played college football at Vanderbilt University, where he developed a reputation for his defensive skills. After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, George signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. During his tenure with the Bengals, he appeared in several games, primarily contributing on special teams. He was released by the Bengals on August 23, 2024.
Mike Strachan
Mike Strachan, born on August 13, 1997, in Freeport, Bahamas, is a 6-foot-5, 225-pound wide receiver. He attended Liberty Christian Academy in Virginia before playing college football at the University of Charleston, where he set multiple school records and earned first-team All-Mountain East Conference honors in 2018 and 2019. Strachan was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He recorded six receptions for 130 yards during his time with the Colts. After brief stints with the Carolina Panthers and previous engagements with the Commanders’ practice squad, Strachan rejoined Washington on a reserve/future contract.
These signings reflect the Commanders’ strategy to enhance depth and competition within their roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. Both players bring unique skills and experiences that could contribute to the team’s success.
Not the Washington Commanders: this is the team with the biggest turnaround in NFL history
The Washington Commanders finished last season at the bottom of the NFC, but a new coach and a new QB have this team on the verge of making history.
Despite the current dynasty era we are in the midst of courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL prides itself on parody. The salary cap, the draft, and free agency allows teams to put together a winning team with the same amount of chips to start the season. That’s not always the case, and for many bad teams the rebuilding process can take years. The Washington Commanders are in the midst of a breakout season and threatening the St. Louis Rams’ most incredible turnaround in NFL history.
New era in the capital
Last year the Commanders were the bottom of the NFC barrel last year. They had a defense that allowed the most points and the most yards in the league, and their offense wasn’t much better. Sam Howell was the starting QB, and despite a decent start to the season the defense gave them little chance to win football games. They ended the season 4-13 after losing their final eight games of the season. That would lead to the firing of head coach Ron Rivera and the release of Howell as their QB.
Dan Quinn was brought in from Dallas as the head coach that was going to lead this new age in the nation’s capital. Washington owner Josh Harris didn’t just bring in Quinn to change the culture in Landover, he used the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft to make what looks like it’s going to be a generational selection that has already reaped benefits. Jayden Daniels was taken with the two pick, and not even the most die hard and optimistic of Commanders fan could have imagined the kind of turnaround this quickly.
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