Cade York has been released by the Washington Commanders after a rough performance in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he missed two field goals and had poor kickoff execution. Acquired from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional draft pick, York needed to remain on the roster for two games for the pick to be activated, but his early exit means no compensation will be given to Cleveland. A fourth-round pick in 2022, York showed promise as a rookie but struggled in training camp the following year, leading to his previous releases. Having joined the Commanders just before the last preseason game, his time with the team was short-lived, and he now seeks a new opportunity.