"Reports surfaced that the Washington Commanders were looking to find a trade suitor for Noah Igbinoghene with just a few hours remaining until the cut-down deadline. Whether anything came of it was unclear at the time, but it didn't exactly bode well for the cornerback's chances of finding his name on the initial 53-man roster. This quickly became a contentious issue among the fan base."
"Igbinoghene performed relatively well when called upon in a starting role last season, transitioning to the nickel when second-round rookie Mike Sainristil went to the boundary. There were some lapses against the run, but his consistency was better than anything the first-round pick put together during his playing career previously."
"If the Commanders are planning to trade Igbinoghene, cutting him before the deadline wasn't the best way to get something back in return. It could be a similar situation to defensive tackle John Ridgeway III last year, who was the subject of intense trade speculation shortly before the cut-down time. The Commanders kept Ridgeway on the books to give them some extra negotiation space. He was traded to the New Orleans Saints soon after, so Igbinoghene is not out of the woods just yet."
Reports emerged that the Washington Commanders sought a trade partner for Noah Igbinoghene shortly before the roster cut-down deadline, creating uncertainty about his roster spot. Igbinoghene performed well when starting last season and transitioned to nickel after rookie Mike Sainristil moved to the boundary, displaying better consistency than some higher picks despite occasional run-defense lapses. He impressed in training camp and preseason, prompting fan surprise at trade interest. The Commanders ultimately kept him on the 53-man roster, but trade discussions could continue. GM Adam Peters appears willing to hold until his valuation is met, mirroring last year's Ridgeway transaction.
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