Archives for August 2022

Training camp is over, and preseason is in the books. Now, all 32 NFL teams must trim their rosters to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. The Washington Commanders wrapped up the preseason on Saturday after a 17-15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. While the Commanders have most of their roster settled ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, a few positions are still up for … [Read more...] about Commanders' 53-man roster projection ahead of final cuts

Jamin Davis got a surprise Saturday. The second-year linebacker out of Kentucky was told he would be one of the many Washington Commanders sitting out the preseason finale in Baltimore. However, after coaches did their number-crunching, Davis was then later informed he would indeed be playing against the Ravens. Head coach Ron Rivera pointed out the he liked the way Davis … [Read more...] about Commanders Jamin Davis 'played with a lot of energy'

When North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell fell to the Washington Commanders with the top pick in the fifth round of April’s NFL draft, head coach Ron Rivera couldn’t hide his excitement. Howell was a quarterback the Commanders liked throughout the pre-draft process, but the trade for Carson Wentz meant Washington would not spend a premium pick on a passer. Howell came to an … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera pleased with Sam Howell's development through preseason

An NFL preseason finale is boring for some and crucial for others. The last preseason game is often viewed as meaningless because most teams rest the vast majority of their starters, choosing to not risk injury. Yet, for some players, it is that final preseason game that provides them the largest opportunity they will experience prior to the regular season. Consequently, it … [Read more...] about Preseason finale was serious for Reggie Bonnafon and Dax Milne