The linebacker position has been an issue for the Washington Commanders over the past couple of seasons. This is exactly why they addressed this matter in the offseason by bringing in some fresh faces into the roster.
Apart from their free agency signings, however, one LB who is looking to fight for his place in the rotation is rookie Jordan Magee. Based on the reports coming out of minicamp, it appears that the 23-year-old is already making waves at this point in the offseason.
Washington Commanders News: Rookie Jordan Magee Impresses at Camp
ESPN recently published a comprehensive report about the biggest surprises in each of the 32 teams’ respective minicamps. According to NFL analyst John Keim, it’s Magee who has stood out for the Commanders:
“It’s uncertain how much playing time Magee will receive this season. But the fifth-round pick clearly made a strong first impression — enough to where a position of weakness the past several years can now be considered a strength. The Commanders signed starters Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu in free agency. They already had Jamin Davis, but because of the newcomers they’re trying him as an edge rusher. Magee is part of the reason for the optimism. They like how he played in coverage this spring; they also believe he showed he can be an effective blitzer. He’s someone they’re excited about for the future.
“He doesn’t carry himself like a rookie,” defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. said. “You would not know that with the way he handles himself, the way he absorbs information. He doesn’t [make] a lot of mistakes,” Keim wrote.
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Magee has clearly already left a lasting impression on the coaching staff, and he will now want to carry this momentum into training camp. Wagner and Luvu are still expected to start for the defense, but it would not be a complete shock if Magee ends up entering the starting lineup, especially toward the latter part of the season.
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