Four Commanders players who helped their 53-man roster chances this preseason

The NFL preseason may be considered nothing more than exhibition for the gridiron stars we all know and love. For those buried deep on the depth chart, though, it's the most meaningful time of the year.

Every season, careers are made or broken based on who is able to earn a spot on the 53-man roster and who isn't. Here are four Commanders players who may be finding themselves on the right side of the dividing line thanks to strong preseason play.

QB Jake Fromm

The former Georgia standout might have to put his destiny as State Farm's next spokesperson on hold, because if his play during the preseason was any indication, he should be the Commanders third -- if not second -- string QB. 

Fromm led two scoring drives in the fourth quarter to help snap the Baltimore Ravens' 24-game preseason winning streak, and then was excellent in Saturday's win against the Cincinnati Bengals, completing 13-of-18 passes for 144 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

It's uncertain whether or not Washington will elect to keep three QBs, but even if not, there is a case to be made that Fromm has outperformed expected backup Jacoby Brissett. He should make the team.

WR Mitchell Tinsley

Wide receiver is always a prime position for undrafted players to make an impact during preseason due to the depth required on the roster. Tinsley, signed as an UDFA from Penn State, has been this year's revelation for the Commanders.