{"id":18432,"date":"2021-04-15T11:17:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T15:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2021\/04\/15\/washington-claim-offensive-lineman-benzschawel-off-waivers\/"},"modified":"2021-04-15T11:17:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T15:17:52","slug":"washington-claim-offensive-lineman-benzschawel-off-waivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2021\/04\/15\/washington-claim-offensive-lineman-benzschawel-off-waivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Claim Offensive Lineman Benzschawel Off Waivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\nThe Washington Football team have claimed former Houston Texans Guard Beau Benzschawel<\/a> off waivers.\n\nThe offensive lineman played his college football at Wisconsin, and was picked up by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2019.\n\n\n\nHe was on Detroit’s practice squad for almost all of 2019 and 2020, but did have two game appearances. He was released in December last year, and subsequently picked up by the Texans. He appeared in one game for them in 2020, before being released yesterday.\n\nhttp:\/\/gty.im\/1169025063<\/a>\n\nThe 25-year old will be looking to catch on with Washington, and perhaps benefit from a new provision. The NFL will allow teams to carry up to 48 players on an active game day roster, as long as eight of them are offensive linemen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to check out all the 2021 Washington Football Team Free Agent Signings<\/a>. You can also check out the 2021 WFT free agent subtractions<\/a>.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Washington Football team have claimed former Houston Texans Guard Beau Benzschawel off waivers. 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