The Commanders claimed Patterson off waivers from the Jaguars on Wednesday.
Patterson lost the kicking competition in Jacksonville just two days ago, but he's quickly found work again with Washington. The 24-year-old kicker made 15 of his 17 field goal attempts with Detroit last season and has gone 93-of-97 on extra-point tries during his career. Patterson will now compete with Ramiz Ahmed for the Commanders' placekicking duties.