Washington Commander’s “Most Notable Departure” Impacts Secondary
Who was the Commanders’ most significant departure this offseason?
The Washington Commanders underwent an offseason overhaul, stripping the franchise from top to bottom. They didn’t do it literally, but it came close. With new ownership, a new coaching staff, and a strong 2024 NFL Draft, returning the fewest number of players from the previous season only made sense.
The roster overhaul was real, and given the team’s 4-13 record from last season, it appeared necessary to move forward. In doing so, the team would lose some contributors who might be missed the following season, but who was the “most notable” departure?
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According to CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan, safety Kamren Curl is the Commander’s most impactful departure.
“Despite being a former seventh-round pick, Kamren Curl developed into an impactful safety in Washington’s secondary,” Sullivan wrote. “He started 53 out of 60 games in his career, including all 16 last season. In 2023, he recorded 115 tackles and five pass breakups, matching his career high. In March, he signed a two-year deal with the Rams.”
After a career season, the Commander might have liked Curl, but he eventually signed with the Los Angeles Rams, as Sullivan mentioned.
Curl was not a player who would turn heads by intercepting passes, but he was a reliable and versatile defensive back. Losing the safety was part of a massive roster turnover, and there will now be opportunities for new starter-level players to emerge as the franchise enters a new era.
With Dan Quinn, a former defensive coordinator for the Commanders’ division rival Dallas Cowboys, taking over as head coach, it would have been interesting to have the former Washington safety on the roster to see how his scheme would have fit.
In any case, Curl chose his new destination and may be in a position to make a significant impact over the next two seasons.
