ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders have signed veteran pass rusher Preston Smith , bolstering a defensive line that just lost one of its starters.

The Commanders announced Wednesday that cornerback Jonathan Jones was placed on injured reserve to free up a roster spot for Smith, who returns to Washington after spending the first four seasons of his career with the franchise.

Smith should help offset the loss of defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr ., who was placed on IR earlier this week after suffering a season-ending torn left quadriceps in a Week 2 loss at Green Bay.

Washington had signed Wise in the offseason, wanting to strengthen its run defense with a powerful edge setter.

Smith, 32, returns to the organization that drafted him in the second round in 2015. He recorded 2

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