Washington Commanders Work Out Marcus Maye and Other Safeties for Depth
The Commanders are looking to add some safety depth. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the team worked out four safeties yesterday: Marcus Maye, K’Von Wallace, Daryl Worley, and Jaylen Mahoney.
Maye is the most accomplished of the bunch, as the former second-round pick has 92 games on his resume. The veteran got into 15 games in stints with the Dolphins and Chargers in 2024, and that campaign ended on injured reserve after Maye suffered an ankle injury in December. While the safety hasn’t recently come close to matching his Jets run, he still graded out as an above-average safety during his age-31 season.
Worley has gotten into even more games, as the journeyman has 99 appearances since his debut in 2016. While the West Virginia product was a starter earlier in his career with the Panthers and Raiders, he’s settled into more of a backup role in recent years, starting only 15 of his 42 appearances since the 2020 campaign. Wallace got a chance to start in 2023 when he was with the Cardinals and Titans, but he reverted back to his reeserve role with the Seahawks in 2024.
Mahoney is the only inexperienced option out of the foursome. The former Vanderbilt star joined the 49ers as a UDFA in 2024 and ended up getting into three games as a rookie. He stuck with San Francisco through the offseason and landed on their practice squad following the 2025 preseason. He was cut from the 49ers taxi squad last month.
Quan Martin exited Sunday night’s game with a hamstring issue, and Tyler Owens popped up on this week’s injury report with the same issue. While the Commanders should eventually get Will Harris back on the field, the team could be temporarily tapped at the position. Jeremy Reaves, Darnell Savage, and Percy Butler represent the team’s only healthy options at the position, with Robert McDaniel also around on the practice squad.
“Prayers Up for the Cheetah”: Bryce Young’s Emotional Message to Tyreek Hill Goes Viral
Charlotte, NC – In a heartfelt moment following the Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets game, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young reached out to Tyreek Hill, who suffered a serious leg injury in the third quarter. Hill, famously nicknamed “Cheetah” for his blazing speed, was forced off the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital for evaluation, with the possibility of missing an extended period.
Young, known for his maturity and composure as a rookie, quickly showed his concern for Hill. Immediately after the injury, Young posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Prayers up for the cheetah #TyreekHill”
The injury has significant implications not only for Hill’s season but also for the Dolphins’ roster and potential future moves. While Miami has faced challenges this season, Hill’s status could make him a key trade target, with teams like the Panthers reportedly keeping an eye on potential opportunities to acquire him.
Bryce Young’s message highlights the respect and sportsmanship that transcends team rivalries in the NFL. Even amid fierce competition, Young’s outreach to Hill shows the human side of the league and the solidarity among players when a star faces a serious setback.
For Hill, the support from Young, teammates, and fans provides a much-needed morale boost during his recovery. The football community has rallied behind Hill, sending prayers and well-wishes for a safe and speedy return to the field.
“It’s moments like these that remind us football is bigger than any single game,” an NFL analyst noted. “Players like Bryce Young showing compassion toward opponents reinforce the league’s core values of respect and sportsmanship.”
As Tyreek Hill faces the road to recovery, the support from Bryce Young and the wider NFL community demonstrates that even in the heat of competition, empathy and camaraderie remain at the heart of the game.
