Riley Patterson has been claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders after losing the kicking competition with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 24-year-old kicker had a solid season with the Detroit Lions, where he converted 15 of 17 field goal attempts and has a strong career record on extra points. He will now compete for the starting placekicking role with Ramiz Ahmed. Additionally, Patterson has recently filled in for the Cleveland Browns in a playoff game, showcasing his reliability as a kicker.