Fansided · Nov 17, 2025
Failed Commanders experiment suddenly looks like the real deal on his new team
Former Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Commanders whiffed on Emmanuel Forbes Jr. Ron Rivera chose him over Christian Gonzalez, and the repercussions were severe. But it's starting to look like a fresh start has galvanized the oft-criticized cornerback.
Forbes was released during his second season in Washington. There weren't many tears shed, given how lackluster the No. 16 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft became. He was a weak link that the coaching staff didn't trust, but the Los Angeles Rams saw something in the player that could be salvaged.
