"The No. 16 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft was released last season when he fell out of favor. Forbes was never going to fit head coach Dan Quinn's defensive scheme, so they cut this failed experiment short way ahead of time. The Los Angeles Rams picked him up, which turned out to be the best possible landing spot for a career renaissance."
"But the undersized cornerback delivered a painful reminder of his glaring flaws as the Rams suffered a devastating upset loss to the Carolina Panthers. When the Panthers needed a big play through the air, Forbes was the target. Jalen Coker, in particular, had tremendous success against the corner, gaining a touchdown pass on a critical fourth down. The ex-Washington player also got burned by first-round rookie Tetairoa McMillan for another score, rounding off a miserable afternoon at the office."
"This is the rough part of depending heavily on Forbes. He's a feast or famine player who doesn't have the required positional sense to be consistent, especially against bigger wideouts. The Mississippi State product is on the right track, but these errors don't seem to be going away anytime soon. The Commanders were correct to move on from Forbes. This wasn't a good fit, and his confidence was sapped beyond repair in Washington."
General manager Adam Peters overhauled the roster after many high-end draft picks failed to develop, requiring a rebuild that has produced growing pains this season. Most discarded players did not flourish elsewhere, though a few have revived careers. Emmanuel Forbes Jr., the 2023 16th overall pick, was released after failing to fit Dan Quinn's defensive scheme and losing confidence. The Los Angeles Rams signed Forbes, where he showed flashes, including a standout game versus the Buccaneers, but he also gave up key touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers. Forbes remains a feast-or-famine corner whose positional instincts struggle against bigger receivers.
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