Making moves before Miami
Update: Marcus Mariota is also dealing with a minor injury, but could still play on Saturday
Mariota could still play Saturday and get a couple of drives, I’m told.
McSorley played under Kingsbury with the Cardinals, so he’ll have familiarity with the system. The Ashburn native (Briar Woods) is familiar with the team as well. https://t.co/PMh9bbe72n
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 14, 2024
Update: Mason Brooks has officially been released
We have released G Mason Brooks
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 14, 2024
Update: Alex Akingbulu was released from IR with an injury settlement
Commanders also reached an injury settlement with T Alex Akingbulu and released him from IR.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2024
The Washington Commanders are traveling to Miami today, but they continue to make moves as injuries pop up and players show they’re not ready to make an NFL roster.
Mason Brooks was a popular UDFA signing last year after a few good reps against DT Phidarian Mathis in training camp. He was re-signed this year and got some renewed hype after he was given reps at offensive tackle, the position he played in college at Ole Miss. Brooks played the most OL snaps (34) against the Jets last week and also allowed the most pressures (5). Washington has several players competing at tackle and guard in camp, and Brooks didn’t make the cut.
Washington is releasing OL Mason Brooks per source. The G had been working at OT lately due to injuries
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 14, 2024
The Washington Commanders had several players get injured in Saturday’s game. Jordan Magee, a 5th round linebacker, suffered a knee injury that is expected to keep him sidelined. Also, UDFA QB Sam Hartman suffered a shoulder injury and hasn’t practiced this week. He isn’t expected to be able to play against the Dolphins this weekend, so the team is reportedly working to sign QB Trace McSorley to have another arm available both for tomorrow’s joint practice and the game in Miami. McSorley is familiar with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury from their time together with the Arizona Cardinals. He was signed to the Cardinal’s practice squad in 2021. He got one start the following year after injuries to Kyler Murray and Colt McCoy. McSorley will be familiar with Kingsbury’s coaching and will be familiar with parts of his new scheme.
Sources: The Commanders are working toward signing QB Trace McSorely ahead of Saturday night’s preseason game in Miami.
Sam Hartman is likely out which means McSorely could even play against the Dolphins.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 14, 2024
McSorley is from Ashburn. Went to Briar Woods High, about 7 miles from the Commanders’ training facility. https://t.co/lYgBe2BhX2
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2024