"The Commanders were dealt a blow when veteran free-agent signing Will Harris went to injured reserve after just three games. Washington needed reinforcements on the backend, and the player was looking for work after a hasty departure from the Jacksonville Jaguars. He performed relatively well. The Commanders' defense was a mess, and one could argue that coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. didn't use him nearly enough when the likes of Quan Martin were struggling to find the consistency needed."
"Dan Quinn took over the defense, which coincided with arguably Savage's best game for the club in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins. All signs were pointing up, but things change quickly in the NFL. The bye week allowed Harris to get healthy. Savage was the player sacrificed, being made a healthy scratch. That didn't sit well with the 2019 first-round pick. According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC 2 Houston, citing sources with close knowledge of the situation, he's asked for his release."
Washington signed Darnell Savage Jr. after Will Harris’s early injury to bolster the secondary, and Savage provided solid play despite a struggling defense. Dan Quinn’s arrival coincided with Savage’s strongest performance in Week 11, but Harris returned from the bye and reclaimed health, reducing Savage’s role. Savage was made a healthy scratch in Week 13, prompting him to request his release, according to reports. The team has preferred Quan Martin, reinstated Harris, elevated Jeremy Reaves’ defensive role, and relied on Percy Butler and Tyler Owens on special teams, limiting Savage’s opportunities to earn snaps.
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