Track all Washington Commanders roster changes, including trades, free-agent signings, cuts, and injury-related moves.
Lucas Patrick signed with the Commanders on Wednesday, and instantly became Washington’s most experienced interior offensive lineman. Laremy Tunsil is the only offensive linemen with longer tenure. The team announced four roster moves in total, and a significant injury blow at linebacker. A Veteran Arrives Up Front Patrick brings 10 NFL seasons and 65 career … Read more
D.J. Humphries released by the Commanders on Friday, just two days before Washington’s season opener against Philadelphia. The timing wasn’t a coincidence — his entire season salary would have become guaranteed had he stayed on the roster through Sunday. A Short, Quiet Stay in Washington Humphries signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with Washington in … Read more
The Washington Commanders announced today that they have added wide receiver Van Jefferson to the practice squad. They parted ways with TE Joshua Simon to make the requisite space on the roster. Simon was never really a long-term piece. He was added to the practice squad sight unseen. It was a precaution, when Ben Sinnott’s … Read more
The 2026 Commanders practice squad has taken shape, with Washington re-signing several of its own recent cuts as the roster settles into final form. As of 4pm Tuesday, September 1, the Commanders have completed filling out their practice squad. Confirmed Additions Washington is bringing back defensive tackle Byron Cowart, center Julian Good-Jones, and running back … Read more
The worst day of the season for players – cut down day – the Commanders roster cuts are official. Washington trimmed its roster to 53 players ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m. deadline. The team waived or released 35 players, placed two more on injured reserve, and moved one to the physically unable to perform list. … Read more
Will Harris released by the Commanders on Tuesday, ending his one season in Washington after losing the safety competition in camp. The move comes just days before Washington’s roster must shrink to 53 players. A Rough Path to the Exit Harris signed a two-year, $8 million deal with Washington in March 2025 and opened last … Read more
The Commanders placed Jerome Ford On Injured Reserve on Tuesday. They also officially released Jake Moody and punter Matt Haack. Washington signed four new players to the roster as well. Ford To IR No official word yet on what the injury to Ford was. He had one carry in the preseason game against Miami this … Read more
The Marcus Mariota injury update Commanders fans have been waiting for finally arrived Sunday, and it’s better than feared. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Mariota suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee, not the more serious tear many worried about after Friday’s preseason opener against Miami. What Happened Mariota went down in the first … Read more
The Washington Commanders will be down a key piece of their edge-rushing rotation for the season opener, thanks to a suspension to Dorance Armstrong. The NFL announced on August 14 that the defensive end has been suspended one game for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy, a punishment that will cost him Washington’s Week 1 … Read more
Washington added two defenders this week in Byron Cowart and Curtis Jacobs. One of them is a good local flavored story. Cowart Joins the Interior Line The Commanders signed defensive tackle Byron Cowart Tuesday morning, filling a hole created by D.J. Davidson’s surprise retirement. Cowart, 30, is a well-traveled veteran — a fifth-round pick of … Read more