Forbes lasted less than two seasons with Washington before being waived in November 2024. He later resurfaced with the Los Angeles Rams and became a productive full-time starter in 2025, recording 3 interceptions and 18 pass deflections across 17 starts.
Just after Forbes, the Commanders selected Christian Gonzalez, who has developed into a standout corner for the New England Patriots, underscoring the uneven outcomes of the draft in that era.
Forbes’ fit in Washington drew questions about size and NFL readiness. At 6-foot-1 and 166 pounds, he struggled to hold up in coverage, was benched multiple times as a rookie, and was exposed in a Week 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles by A.J. Brown, who piled up big yardage and scores.
His 2024 season was further hampered by a broken thumb in the opener against Tampa Bay, causing him to miss a month. The Commanders released Forbes, and he was claimed by the Rams two days later.
Head coach Dan Quinn framed the release as part of a broader belief in the benefits of a change of scenery and a different defensive system for some players, suggesting Forbes might thrive elsewhere with a fresh start.
Washington’s roster moves that season also included acquiring Marshon Lattimore in a late-season trade to bolster the secondary and clear space on the active roster, a decision that reflected the team’s strategic push toward short-term defensive improvement.
