The Washington Football Team signed veteran cornerback Corn Elder to their active roster on Wednesday off of the Carolina Panthers practice squad, according to his agent. The move comes after Washington placed Darryl Roberts (quadriceps) on Injured Reserve. A fifth-round pick by the Panthers in 2017, Elder managed 40 tackles (28 solo), three passes defensed and a forced fumble in 16 games (one start) for Carolina last season. The 27-year-old will likely provide depth for Washington's struggling secondary in the short term.
Former Carolina Panthers cornerback Corn Elder is returning to the team's practice squad on Monday, according to a source. Elder spent time with the Panthers from 2018 through last year, totaling 43 tackles (31 solo), three passes defensed and a forced fumble in 30 games (one start). He was hoping to secure the starting job at nickelback this year with the Detroit Lions, but he was cut before the start of the regular season. Elder will return to a familiar team and will provide valuable secondary depth in case of injuries.
