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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 31
Three Most and Three Least Surprising Commanders Decisions After Final Cuts
Following a generally unimpressive three-game preseason sample size, the Washington Commanders are preparing for next month's regular season kickoff. And thanks to some recently announced roster cuts, the fans have an idea of who they'll be trooping into Week 1 alongside.
The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz
How many of the record holders for QB sacks in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Laremy Tunsil News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31
Commanders Place T Laremy Tunsil, DT Jer’Zhan Newton On IR
The Commanders did not use one of their cutdown-day IR-return slots on Laremy Tunsil, but the team is still hoping the high-priced left tackle can make a comeback this season.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
Commanders Made Four Roster Moves
Per John Keim, the Commanders made four roster moves, including placing OL Laremy Tunsil and DT Jer’Zhan Newton on injured reserve. In corresponding moves, Washington signed veterans DT Shy Tuttle and CB Fabian Moreau to the active roster.
Sam Hartman News / EasySportz / August 31
Commanders Cut Sam Hartman as Quarterback Competition Comes to an End
Sam Hartman’s time with the Washington Commanders has come to an end. Washington waived Hartman on Sunday as the team finalized its 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Trey Amos News / DC Sports King / August 31
How Commanders Cornerbacks Must Survive with Trey Amos on Injured Reserved
The Washington Commanders’ defense just took a massive hit before the first whistle of the 2026 regular season has even blown. Promising cornerback Trey Amos is officially starting the season on injured reserve with a designation to return, meaning the Commanders will be without their top boundary corner for at least the first four weeks.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Commanders’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season
The offseason didn’t go as the Washington Commanders planned, and they faced tough decisions as training camp wrapped up. But here is their biggest mistake on the 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Byron Cowart News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
Commanders Re-Signing Three To Practice Squad Including DT Byron Cowart
Ben Standig reports the Commanders are expected to sign DT Byron Cowart to the practice squad. Standig adds the Commanders are also signing C Julian Good-Jones and RB Craig Reynolds to the practice squad.
Washington Commanders News / Lindy's Sports / August 31
Washington Move To Sell Redskins Merch Triggers Sellout
Earlier this week NBC Sports’ Mike Florio got the headline wrong. “Resurgence of Commanders’ nickname and logo meets quick resistance,” Florio wrote for Pro Football Talk.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Washington Commanders’ initial 53-man roster has plenty of questions, but also contains a foundation for the future
The Commanders’ initial 53-man roster is full of ups and downs, but the vision is still there. NFL roster cut day hit the Washington Commanders hard, with 34 players released as the franchise trimmed down to its initial 53-man roster.
Fabian Moreau News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 31
Washington Enters Monday With Only 3 Cornerbacks After Cutting Fabian Moreau — Commanders Daily
The Washington Commanders finalized their initial 53-man roster Sunday night, but one position immediately stood out as unfinished: cornerback. After releasing
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 31
Three Commanders Targets to Approach with Caution Entering Fantasy Draft Season
Despite a victorious start to their NFL preseason lineup, the Washington Commanders came up considerably short in their attempt to complete their televised runway to Week 1 with much dignity.
Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Commanders Announce 34 Roster Cuts
The Washington Commanders officially cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the deadline. Here’s the full list of moves: LB Krys Barnes OLB Boogie Basham S Joshuah Bledsoe WR Jaden Bradley G/T Daniel Brunskill TE Lawrence Cager DT Byron Cowart CB Fred Davis II C/G Julian Good-Jones CB Antonio Hamilton Sr.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30
Commanders Move Down To 53; CB Trey Amos, RB Jeremy McNichols In IR-Return Spots
The 5pm CT deadline for teams to set their initial 53-man rosters has passed. Here is how the Commanders’ moved to the regular-season limit: LB Krys Barnes
Van Jefferson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Commanders Releasing WR Van Jefferson
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Commanders are releasing WR Van Jefferson. Jefferson, 30, was drafted by the Rams in the second round out of Florida in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Shy Tuttle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Commanders Releasing DT Shy Tuttle
Adam Schefter reports that the Commanders are releasing DT Shy Tuttle with plans of bringing him back to the roster for Week 1. Tuttle, 30, signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee in 2019.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Commanders fans may turn on HC Dan Quinn after alarming preseason loss to Ravens
Dan Quinn can call Washington’s 41-3 loss to Baltimore meaningless because it happened in the preseason. Commanders fans may soon arrive with pitchforks if the regular season confirms what Friday’s 38-point humiliation appeared to reveal.
Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Commanders to Require Soul Searching After Brutal Defeat in Preseason Finale
Friday night’s preseason finale against the Ravens was nothing but a disappointment for the Washington Commanders. Falling 41-3 to their crosstown rivals, they failed to get in the red zone except for one drive following a takeaway.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27
Commanders’ most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
Yes, the Washington Commanders still have roster work to do as they evaluate their final preseason contest. And they haven’t conquered the glaring hole in the offense.
Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / August 27
Commanders Bolster Receiving Room in 2027 Mock Draft
After a trip to the NFC Championship Game in 2024, Commanders fans thought their days of consistently picking in the top 10 and middle rounds were behind them with Jayden Daniels at the helm of the offense.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27
NFL roster cuts expose flaws in league’s approach to player safety
The NFL never stops advertising its commitment to player safety. Yet each August, the league's roster cutdowns reveal how quickly that commitment weakens when an injured player occupies a spot a team wants to use elsewhere.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / August 26
Commanders should be concerned after pathetic showing at joint practice
Several reporters observed a pitiful training-camp joint practice session with the Baltimore Ravens, showing a significant gap between the two teams entering the final week of preseason action.
Will Harris News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25
Commanders Sign OLB Boogie Basham, Release S Will Harris
On Monday, the Commanders hosted Boogie Basham on a free agent visit (h/t Jonathan Jones of The Athletic). That workout went well, and a deal is now in place.
Jayden Daniels News / Yardbarker / August 22
Jayden Daniels makes worrisome admission after preseason struggles
Jayden Daniels didn't need to be on the field for long to sound the alarms in the nation's capital.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / August 21
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin addresses potential Stefon Diggs competition
The Washington Commanders created an intriguing dynamic when they placed Diggs alongside McLaurin in their receiving corps.
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