The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Commanders sign journeyman QB Driskel
The Washington Commanders signed quarterback Jeff Driskel, 30, on Monday, adding depth at the position behind fellow veteran Marcus Mariota and likely a highly touted rookie to be named later.
The Commanders are expected to use a high draft pick on a QB, potentially at No. 2 with LSU’s Heisman Trophy winner, Jayden Daniels, North Carolina’s Drake Maye and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy among the possibilities. Mariota, the former Falcon, signed a one-year deal ready to play or serve as a mentor. After the trade of 2023 starter Sam Howell to Seattle, Driskel, Mariota and practice squad holdover/ former Georgia Bulldog Jake Fromm are now the quarterbacks on the roster, with Washington’s offseason workout program starting this week.
Driskel has appeared in 24 games for Cincinnati, Detroit, Denver, Houston and Cleveland. His 12th and most recent pro start came with the Browns in Week 18 last season, when they were locked into a playoff spot and he completed 13 of 26 passes for 166 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions as Joe Flacco rested.
The Commanders earlier Monday also signed WR Olamide Zaccheaus, who played under new Washington coach Dan Quinn with the Falcons.
FORMER PLAYER DIES: Former Dolphins and Colts cornerback Vontae Davis, 35, was found dead in his home Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, suburb of Davie said they responded to a medical emergency at Davis’ home, but he was dead when officers arrived. No cause of death has been released, pending autopsy results. Davis played for 10 seasons in the NFL, finishing with the Bills.