Report: Washington Commanders sign former Cowboys CB Noah Igbinoghene

Cornerback Noah Igbinoghene has signed with the Washington Commanders, according to a report from ESPN’s John Keim. Igbinoghene served primarily as a depth piece on defense and special teams after joining the Cowboys in September. He now joins Tyler Biadasz, Dorance Armstrong, and Dante Fowler in leaving Dallas for the Dan Quinn-led Commanders.

Dallas picked up Igbinoghene this season in a trade with the Miami Dolphins for former 2021 draft pick Kelvin Joseph. Igbinogene was a first-round draft pick in 2020 after a stellar junior season at Auburn. The Tigers product has had more downs than ups in the NFL over his first three seasons.

His move to Dallas gave him a fresh start, which he took advantage of. He made the active roster and played in five games. He even scored on a 58-yard touchdown after the Cowboys blocked a punt against the Giants in Week 1.

Washington has signed CB Noah Igbinoghene per source. Depth signing/special teams.

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 17, 2024

Igbinoghene wrapped up his first season in Dallas with the score but no tackles. While with the Dolphins, he collected 29 stops and an interception. Igbinoghene will turn 25 during the 2024 NFL season, so he has a number of years in the league ahead of him.

More on the 2024 NFL offseason, free agency

The NFL 2024 calendar year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 13. At that time, contracts running through 2023 officially run out, making those players free agents. Prior to the beginning of free agency, teams will have a chance to designate one franchise or transition tag player, starting on Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET and ending on March 5. Beginning March 11 through March 13 teams can enter into a legal negotiation with players who are will become unrestricted free agents.

In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades being made official by the league office. April 19 marks the deadline to sign restricted free agents to offer sheets. On April 24, the deadline for teams to match restricted free agent offers sheets hits. Following the restricted free agent deadline follows the 2024 NFL Draft, which runs from April 25-27.