Who made the cut?
The Washington Commanders prepare for the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 8th. NFL teams are required to cut their rosters down to 53 players by 4pm ET today. Teams will be able to form 16 player practice squads the following day.
Total Roster Moves: 38
Total Roster Moves Left: 0
Following along here as we track all the cuts and moves.
Rumors & Reports
This rule could impact Washington if it decides to put LB Jordan Magee on IR to return. But a good chance Magee (knee) would only miss the 1st two games at most so might not be necessary. But it provides options. https://t.co/2EuB2gNTfR
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 26, 2024
First release:
The Commanders are releasing WR/KR Davion Davis, per source.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 27, 2024
Trades?:
The Commanders are trying to trade TE Cole Turner, per sources.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 27, 2024
Interesting note: The Commanders have let teams know that DT John Ridgeway is available for trade, per sources.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2024
Commanders’ new regime looking to move on from past draft picks. Center Ricky Stromberg also a name to watch. https://t.co/8mbdTS8UH4
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 27, 2024
More releases:
The Commanders are releasing CBs A.J. Woods and Nick Whiteside, per sources.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2024
The Commanders have released WR Martavis Bryant per source
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
The Commanders are releasing WR Mitchell Tinsley per source.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
#Commanders are releasing center Cameron Tom, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 27, 2024
The Commanders are releasing G Julian Good-Jones, per source.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2024
The #Commanders are waiving former Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman, per source. He’ll likely return on the practice squad if he clears. pic.twitter.com/LEVtDOfAkT
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 27, 2024
Tariq Castro-Fields has been released per source.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
I’m told the #Commanders are releasing CB James Pierre, per source.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 27, 2024
The #Commanders are waiving DE KJ Henry, per source. The 2023 fifth-round pick is one to watch on waivers.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 27, 2024
The #Commanders are waiving OL David Nwaogwugwu, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 27, 2024
Both Andre Jones and KJ Henry have been released, per sources. Both Would be strong PS candidates if unclaimed.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
Strong PS candidate.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
The Commanders are releasing RB Chris Rodriguez, per source.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2024
The Commanders released WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, per source.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2024
The Commanders are waiving RB Michael Wiley and CB Chigozie Anusiem, per source.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2024
WR Brycen Tremayne is being released by the Commanders, per source.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 27, 2024
Gods Plan Grateful for the opportunity to play for the Commanders , praying for another shot
— Austin Jones❄️ (@rockwitaust) August 27, 2024
The Commanders are waiving 2023 third-round C Ricky Stromberg, per source. The release comes with an injury designation.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 27, 2024
Key will be: Is he on there at this time Wednesday? Washington will continue to be active looking for players. They know there’s a market for him.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
The Commanders are releasing Trace McSorely, per source. The team was impressed with the work he did since being signed
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) August 27, 2024
Jordan Magee to short-term IR:
Per source Washington has placed LB Jordan Magee on IR, designated to return.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
Official:
We have made the following roster moves:
— Placed LB Jordan Magee, DE Norell Pollard and DT Taylor Stallworth on the Reserve/Injured List
— Placed DE Efe Obada on the Reserve/PUP List
— Released 34 players— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 27, 2024
Roster Cuts
Offense
WR Davion Davis – per Nicki Jhabvala
WR Martavis Bryant – per John Keim
WR Mitchell Tinsley – per John Keim
C Cameron Tom – per Jeremy Fowler
OL Julian Good-Jones – per Ben Standig
QB Sam Hartman – per Tom Pelissero
OL David Nwaogwugwu – per Tom Pelissero
RB Chris Rodriguez Jr – per Ben Standig
WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint – per Ben Standig
RB Michael Wiley – per Ben Standig
WR Brycen Tremayne – per Sam Fortier
RB Austin Jones – per Austin Jones
OL Ricky Stromberg(injury designation) – per Ben Standig
QB Trace McSorley – per Mitch Tischler
WR Kazmeir Allen
T Armani Taylor-Prioleau
T Braeden Daniels
TE Cole Turner
Defense
CB Nick Whiteside II – per Nicki Jhabvala
CB A.J. Woods – per Ben Standig
CB Tariq Castro-Fields – per John Keim
CB James Pierre – per Josina Anderson
DE K.J. Henry – per Tom Pelissero
DE Andre Jones Jr – per John Keim
CB Chigozie Anusiem – per John Keim
LB Chapelle Russell
S Kendell Brooks
DE Jalen Harris
DE Justin Hollins
CB Kyu Blu Kelly
DT Haggai Ndubuisi
LB Anthony Pittman
DT Benning Potoa’e
S Sheldrick Redwine
Made the 53
DT John Ridgeway – per John Keim
Practice Squad Rumors
Nice game vs. NE wasn’t enough. But he could end up on the practice squad as he continues his comeback. https://t.co/gP55eTBEgp
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 27, 2024
The Commanders waived QB Sam Hartman, source confirms. Strong candidate for the Practice squad if he clears waivers
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
Both Andre Jones and KJ Henry have been released, per sources. Both Would be strong PS candidates if unclaimed.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
Strong PS candidate.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 27, 2024
#RaiseHail release rookie UDFA RB Austin Jones, but they’d like to get him back on the practice squad if he clears waivers, a league source said.
Jones could also attract interest elsewhere.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) August 27, 2024
Washington Commanders Roster
Offense
Quarterback
Jayden Daniels
Marcus Mariota
Jeff Driskel
Trace McSorley
Sam Hartman
Wide Receiver
Terry McLaurin
Dyami Brown
Olamide Zaccheaus
Luke McCaffrey
Byron Pringle
Jamison Crowder
Kazmeir Allen
Brycen Tremayne
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
Mitchell Tinsley
Martavis Bryant
Davion Davis
Tight End
Zach Ertz
John Bates
Ben Sinnott
Colson Yankoff
Cole Turner
Running back
Brian Robinson Jr.
Austin Ekeler
Jeremy McNichols
Austin Jones
Michael Wiley
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Left Tackle
Brandon Coleman
Cornelius Lucas
Armani Taylor-Prioleau
Left Guard
Nick Allegretti
Chris Paul
Center
Tyler Biadasz
Michael Deiter
Cameron Tom
Right Guard
Sam Cosmi
Ricky Stromberg
Julian Good-Jones
Right Tackle
Andrew Wylie
Trent Scott
Braeden Daniels
David Nwaogwugwu
Defense
Defensive End
Dorrance Armstrong
Clelin Ferrell
Jamin Davis
Jalen Harris
Javontae Jean-Baptiste
Justin Hollins
Andre Jones Jr
K.J. Henry
Jalen Harris
Defensive tackle
Daron Payne
Jonathan Allen
Jer’Zhan Newton
Phidarian Mathis
John Ridgeway III
Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi
Norell Pollard
Benning Potoa’e
Taylor Stallworth
Linebacker
Bobby Wagner
Frankie Luvu
Dante Fowler, Jr.
Mykal Walker
Dominique Hampton
Anthony Pittman
Jordan Magee
Cornerback
Mike Sainristil
Benjamin St-Juste
Emmanuel Forbes, Jr.
Michael Davis
Noah Igbinoghene
Kyu Blu Kelly
Sheldrick Redwine
Chigozie Anusiem
James Pierre
Tariq Castro-Fields
A.J. Woods
Nick Whiteside II
Safety
Quan Martin
Jeremy Chinn
Darrick Forrest
Jeremy Reaves
Percy Butler
Tyler Owens
Kendell Brooks
Chapelle Russell
Special Teams
P
Tress Way
K
Cade York
LS
Tyler Ott
Injured Reserve
Alex Akingbulu, OT
Jordan Magee, LB
Norell Pollard, DT
Taylor Stallworth, DT
Reserve/PUP
DE Efe Obada