Commanders release S Will Harris, place LB Drake Jackson on IR

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders released veteran safety Will Harris, one year after he had opened the season as a starter.

Harris started the first two games for Washington but fractured a fibula in the second game, landing him on injured reserve until Week 13.

But Harris was surpassed this summer by free agent signee Nick Cross and veteran Jeremy Reaves. Both worked ahead of him from early in camp. Another veteran, Quan Martin, also had played well this summer, according to coach Dan Quinn. Those factors made it easier to release Harris.