Commanders handed timely spark as UDFA returns to crash roster party

Timothy McKay | Isaiah Vazquez/GettyImagesThe Washington Commanders were dealt a blow when interior offensive lineman Nate Herbig decided to retire. This was out of the blue, forcing second-year general manager Adam Peters to pivot quickly with the signing of free-agent Lucas Niang.

While the former third-round pick is seen as a tackle, it's another body on the offensive line to bolster depth. And the Commanders got another piece of good news when undrafted free agent Timothy McKay came off the active/non-football injury list before Thursday's practice at training camp.

Head coach Dan Quinn revealed to the media that McKay will begin to ramp up his on-field work. The former North Carolina…