Projecting the Commanders’ initial 53-man roster of 2024

projecting the Commander's initial 53 man roster of 2024 The Washington Post pick switch players will stick around after Cuts I due Tuesday afternoon word of warning the Washington Commander's initial 53 man roster probably will look significantly different from their opening week roster Washington is second in the waiver claim order which means shortly after he sets this roster deadline is 400 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday general manager Adam Peters probably will configure some position groups by adding outside help from players cut by other teams think offensive and defensive line wide receiver cornerback and yes kicker even after the trade for Kad York no group is off limits and if Peters has made anything clear in his first seven months in Washington it's that he's unafraid of major change it's worth noting that the commanders got up close looks at players from the New York Jets Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots during the preseason season and any waved player who was with Quinn and Peters in Dallas and San Francisco respectively is worth monitoring Washington Also may Place some players on injured reserve to start the season up to 10 players designated for IR after the initial 53 is said can return after as few as four games and they won't count against the roster cap during that time but until then here's the best shot at predicting Washington's first 53 entering Sunday night's final preseason game against the Patriots Jaden Daniels Marcus Mariota Sam Hartman cut Jeff Driscoll Trace mly Daniels is set and Quinn has praised the quarterback group overall but the backup spots at any position are never safe including here there's a legit argument for keeping Driscoll over Hartman the commanders liked Hartman enough to give him a hefty signing bonus and even though such a bonus wouldn't preclude them from moving on it does signal their interest and if they still like him and believe he will get claimed off waivers then it's worth keeping him over the veteran Driscoll Allan switched to running back during camp and was used heavily as a returner if he clears waivers he figures to be a prime practice squad candidate he also may be added back to the active roster if someone else lands on IR wide receiver 6 Terry mcloren dami Brown Oli zachos Luke mcaffrey Jameson Crowder Bry train cut Mitchell Tinsley Byron Pringle Davon Davis Martavis Bryant Marcus rosemy Jack the trade of Jan datson was the biggest move of training camp but it may not be the only one at wide receiver this is one group in particular that could change depending on who is available off waivers and those cut initially our Prime candidates for the practice squad offensive line 8 Cornelius Lucas Brandon Coleman Nick aligi Tyler badas Sam cosmi Andrew Wy Michael derer Chris pcut Trent Scott Ricky Stromberg Julian good Jones Armani Taylor pryolo Braden Daniels David nagu Tom Cameron Coleman's Health pectoral injury kept him out of the entire preseason and may lead to Lucas starting week one more concerning is the depth at all positions derer and Paul have had their struggles in Camp Washington may not find starter quality players on the wire remember they were cut by other teams but such players may be better fits for this offense and turn into important depth players tight end for Zack hers John Bates Ben sinok Coulson yankoff cck Cole Turner Quinn has praised the depth and consistency of the Commander's tight end core but Washington lacks bigger body pass catchers overall and if there's a surprise cut elsewhere there may be enough intrigue to add him to the group but for now expect the undrafted yankov to stick around over 2022 fifth rounder Cole Turner because of yank cof's versatility and play strength Dorrance Armstrong kelen Ferell KJ Henry jamine Davis javante Jean Baptist cut Jaylen Harris Andre Jones foba Justin Holland Davis's future seems to be much brighter on the edge than off the ball he's staying foba started training camp on the physically unable to perform list and could be moved to the reserve SL PP list after the initial 53 is set he would be eligible to return after four games if healthy and wouldn't count against the active roster cap but doing this would mean placing another defensive end on waivers and running the risk of him getting claimed by another team Jonathan Allen Darren Payne Johnny Newton John Ridgeway 3 cut federan matthys hagion deizy noral Pard Benning pooi Taylor stalworth Newton is dealing with a soft tissue injury and has not played in the preseason his timetable to return could prompt the team to place him on shortterm IR after cuts to give him another six weeks to recover linebacker six Bobby Wagner Frankie lvu Dante Fowler Jr Jordan McGee Anthony Pitman Dominique Hampton cut Michael Walker Chappelle Russell McGee who underwent R A surgery during Camp is another candidate to be placed on IR after this 53 is set Hampton was drafted as a safety but Quinn and his staff moved him to linebacker safety five Jeremy chin Quan Martin Jeremy Reeves Percy Butler Tyler Owens cut sheldrick redwine Kendall Brooks this group is tricky owens's impressed in Camp particularly on special teams and deserves a spot if Peters and Quinn decide to stick with only five safeties initially the decision could come down to Butler or Forest Butler gets the nod because Washington has used him in more ways as the Deep safety in the Box on subpackages in the slot and outside at Corner Forest did not play in the preseason opener because of an injury he took reps as the free safety and Slot Corner in the second preseason game in Miami cornerback five Mike samr still Benjamin stj Emanuel Forbes Michael Davis Noah binin cutar Castro Fields Q blue Kelly Chaz anium James Pierre AJ Woods Nick Whiteside 3 it's Samer still and everyone else here the rookie is quickly proving to be one of their finest Defenders but Washington's other Corners leave plenty to be desired the team should scour the wire for 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