The Washington Commanders are signing veteran safety Darnell Savage , agent Seth Katz told ESPN, providing help for a banged-up secondary.
Commanders starting strong safety Will Harris exited Sunday's 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders with a leg injury, though how long he'll be sidelined remains uncertain.
Another backup safety and key special teams player, Percy Butler , exited Sunday's game with a hip injury.
Savage was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars last week -- he had signed a three-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed and worth up to $21.75 million in the 2024 offseason. But the Jaguars have a new coaching staff and front office in 2025, and they decided to make a change.
The Green Bay Packers drafted Savage in the first round of the 2019 draft; Washing