The Washington Commanders have re-signed offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. Lucas is expected to compete for the vacant left tackle position after the release of former starter Charles Leno earlier this month.
The Washington Commanders have re-signed offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million, according to a person familiar with the deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement had not been announced. Lucas, who turns 33 before training camp opens in July, is expected to compete for the vacant left tackle position after theearlier this month. Lucas started 31 games and appeared in 62 as the swing tackle for Washington since signing with the team in 2020, after previously playing for Detroit, the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans and Chicago.
He’s the fourth player brought back from the previous regime, joining safety and 2022 All-Pro special teams player Jeremy Reaves, punt returner Jamison Crowder and defensive end Efe Obada.but also have pick Nos. 36 and 40 in the second round and Nos. 67, 78 and 100 in the third.Saints, defensive end Chase Young agree on 1-year contract for former No. 2 overall pick— was the most sacked QB in the league last season.
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