The Washington Commanders have made a quick move to fill their kicker spot after cutting Brandon McManus, who faced sexual assault allegations. The team has signed former Nevada kicker Ramiz Ahmed to a contract, as reported by the Washington Post. Ahmed was previously with the USL’s Birmingham Stallions before being released, opening the door for his NFL opportunity.
Ahmed, 28, holds the record for the longest field goal in USFL history at 61 yards and has had brief stints with the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. Despite not attempting a field goal or extra point in the NFL, Ahmed made his debut in 2022 with the Packers handling kickoffs. He also has experience as a kickoff specialist and field goal kicker at Nevada where he had a successful senior season making 15-of-20 field goals.
Standing at 6-foot and 190 pounds, Ahmed played high school football at Bishop Gorman and has a strong kicking background that led him to the NFL. Washington had McManus on a one-year contract before the allegations surfaced, prompting his release and the signing of Ahmed to fill the vacant position. Ahmed now joins fellow Nevada alum Cole Turner on the Commanders’ roster.
With Ahmed’s experience and strong kicking record, Washington hopes to solidify their special teams unit as they continue their season. The team has not officially announced Ahmed’s signing but is expected to make a formal statement soon.
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