The Washington Commanders sent out a press release on Saturday afternoon at precisely 4:00 p.m. ET, revealing a few roster moves. This is no big deal, as it is customary for Washington to announce roster moves every Saturday, such as practice squad elevations for the following day’s game. However, this was different, as the Commanders announced the release of 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes.
But before Washington revealed the news of Forbes’ release, he posted a message on his personal X account, seemingly referencing his pending release.
Here’s Forbes’ X post:
Job 8:7-17
— Emmanuel Forbes Jr
(@emmanuelforbes7) November 30, 2024
Forbes posted several verses from the Book of Job in the King James Bible, which you can read here. Forbes posted the message at 1:13 — over two hours before the team announced the move.
The No. 16 overall pick in last year’s draft finishes his Washington career appearing in 20 games with seven starts, and 45 tackles, including two for loss, 12 passes defended, and two interceptions.
Forbes is subject to waivers, and if another NFL team claims him, they take on the remainder of his rookie contract, which includes a fifth-year option.