The Washington Commanders made a series of roster moves on Saturday, including parting ways with one of their former first-round draft pick. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, selected 16th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, has been let go after one-and-a-half disappoint seasons.
What does that move have to do with the New England Patriots, though? Forbes was famously picked one selection before the Patriots brought in Christian Gonzalez, who has since developed into one of the league’s best cornerbacks.
Entering the 2023 draft, Gonzalez was widely considered one of the two best cornerbacks available alongside Devon Witherspoon.