The Washington Commanders are facing uncertainty regarding kicker Austin Seibert's status for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a right hip injury that has limited him in practice. To ensure they have a reliable kicker for Sunday, they have signed veteran Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad after he participated in a workout, with Gonzales having prior experience as a kicker in the league, specifically with the Arizona Cardinals during Kliff Kingsbury's tenure there.
Kicker Austin Seibert has been dealing with a right hip injury and did not practice on Wednesday, raising concerns about his availability to play this Sunday against the Steelers. Coach Dan Quinn noted that while Seibert kicked on Thursday, the team took precautionary measures by auditioning new kickers, ultimately deciding to sign Zane Gonzalez as insurance to step in if Seibert cannot play.
Washington's roster changes were not limited to the kicking position; earlier this week, the team released defensive lineman Efe Obada to create room for cornerback Marshon Lattimore, only to later sign Obada back to the practice squad after making additional adjustments, including releasing wide receiver Mike Strachan for the same purpose. This highlights the fluid nature of roster management as teams adapt to injuries and performance necessities.
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