Washington Commanders: The official source of all current Washington Commanders players and team information Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, Washington Commanders safety Percy Butler. WAS Sam Howell 9-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 1:49. AUG 16 2 PLAYERS CUT, 2 TO IR The Washington Commanders needed to narrow their roster down to 85 players ahead of the NFL's 4 p.m. deadline Tuesday. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, Carson Wentz (11). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, Washington Commanders wide receiver Dax Milne (15). The former Panther signed a 3-year deal in free agency last offseason but then missed basically all of 2021 with a nagging groin injury. The Washington Commanders announced the list of players that have made the initial 53-man roster for the 2022 season on Tuesday. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. McLaurin looked as expected during training camp after signing his extension, and for the past month, his priority has been building a relationship with Wentz. Washington Commanders Roster Needs a Lot of Work This Offseason By cutting the 29-year-old veteran, the Commanders opened up $2.3m in available cap space, and created a clear need for a slot defender for Washingtons nickel defense. Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports, Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. At 64 and 210 pounds, the 27-year-old is the same age and of similar size as Cam Sims, another college free agent who has had a similar career trajectory with Washington, and who will become a free agent on March 15th if he is not extended by the Commanders before then. Bieniemy, who has worked with some of the best running backs in the NFL, is a fan of Robinson's tools. There's a gap between each of them. Here is a projection: QUARTERBACK (3): Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke, Sam Howell. DET Austin Seibert 48-yard field goal, 13:47. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Join our linker program. Business. With the Washington Commanders cutting 25 players and placing three others on Injured Reserve, . (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.), Trai Turner. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images), Washington Commanders quarterback Cole Kelley (12) lines up under Commanders guard Nolan Laufenberg (74) during Washington, Washington Commanders quarterback Cole Kelley (12) lines up under Commanders guard Nolan Laufenberg (74) during Washington Commanders rookie minicamp at Inova Performance Center In Ashburn, VA. Over the Cap estimates that the Commanders currently have $16.2m in available cap space. HOU Davis Mills 5 rushes, 10 yards, TD. Washington had a 200 half time thanks to a Kendall Fuller 37 yard pick 6 on the first Houston drive (the first of his career), a 10 yard Curtis Samuel run and two field goals. Jahan Dotson scored a touchdown for the second consecutive game, but Joey Slye missed the extra point to make it a one-possession game and sealed the victory for the Lions. The first 53: Projecting the Commanders' active roster as cut day nears. Washington's backups, which include Wes Schweitzer, Cornelius Lucas and Saahdiq Charles, also have plenty of starting experience. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports, Washington Football Team offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles (77) smiles during practice at the team's NFL football, Washington Football Team offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles (77) smiles during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon), Cornelius Lucas (AP Photo/Duane Burleson), Sammis Reyes (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images), Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82). WAS Joey Slye 55-yard field goal, 7:33. (Schedule and Results), Other Notable Asst. In meetings you can see it," Rivera said. ET on Tuesday. Marcus Kemp contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. WAS Joey Slye 28-yard field goal, 14:51. All rights reserved. Mayo will serve as the primary backup for the MIKE position, while Eifler can be impressive making plays in space. NFC East Division With James, you get more of a big, physical guy that plays downhill and into the line more.". In addition to lead wideout Terry McLaurin, the Commanders should get a healthy Curtis Samuel. When everyone is healthy, the starting lineup includes Charles Leno, Andrew Norwell, Chase Roullier, Trai Turner and Sam Cosmi. Atlanta reclaimed the lead in the 2nd before Washington answered with a 30-yard field goal by Joey Slye to tie the game 1010 before halftime. Vikings head coach and former Redskins quarterbacks coach/offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell previously mentored Cousins in the nation's capital during the 2017 season, Cousin's final season in the burgundy and gold. Gambling problem? First up are the offensive linemen. Washington ended their inaugural season as the Commanders on a positive note in a rout of the rival Dallas Cowboys. [7], Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins made his first return to Washington since leaving the team following the 2017 season. Aug 30, 2022 / by Bijan Todd Commanders t's that dreaded day of the year for hundreds of prospective NFL players: 53-man roster cut day. Full Washington Commanders roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Log in here. Commanders' 53-man roster projection ahead of cuts day - The Washington The Commanders dominated on defense in the first half, restricting the Houston offense to a total of 5 yards at halftime. Washington Commanders roster cuts: Tracking the path to 53 players Carolina finished ahead of New Orleans and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (31 vs. 22/13). Takeaways: The duo of Antonio Gibson and J.D. The Commanders should provide an offseason of headlines & entertainment whether they appear on Hard Knocks or not, DB Jeremy Reaves (All Pro special teams player in 2022). McCain, who led the team with four interceptions last season, has helped lead the way, according to defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio. Opinion. There has been a critical error on this website. Join our linker program. Leno and Cosmi are coming off exceptional 2021 campaigns -- Leno earned a contract extension because of it. DET Amon-Ra St. Brown 9 receptions, 116 yards, 2 TD, PHI Jalen Hurts 22/35, 340 yards, 3 TD, WSH Antonio Gibson 12 rushes, 38 yards, TD, PHI DeVonta Smith 8 receptions, 169 yards, TD. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, Washington Football Team cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25), Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. He looks just as quick and reliable of a pass-catcher and will continue to be a key piece of Washington's offense. Benjamin St-Juste's offseason included getting more adjusted to playing as a nickel corner, and by all accounts the young cornerback has been a natural fit. Washington Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew addressed the media at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine earlier today. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24). (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini), Team Kai linebacker Bryce Notree (54), of Southern Illinois, sets up for a play during the, Team Kai linebacker Bryce Notree (54), of Southern Illinois, sets up for a play during the first half of the Hula Bowl NCAA college football game against Team Aina, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Keith Ismael (60), Charles Leno Jr. (72) Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, Defensive tackle Tyler Clark. Long, Short Command C&G SOF1 Thomas "Tom" Hudson AK-CGFC Travel* ANC Long Command C&G SOF1 TBD Travel Long, Short Command C&G PIO1 Kale Casey CO-PBC Travel The question for Wentz isn't as much whether he's their guy now or even in 2023, but can he become a long-term solution for Washington? (Schedule and Results), Other Notable Asst. Obituaries. Notable cuts:Ferrod Gardner, Steven Parker. The Commanders sign former Chiefs WR and special teams player Marcus Kemp who was elevated from practice squad for the February 2023 Super Bowl. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon), Terry McLaurin Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports, Washington Commanders wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (18). Washington Commanders' roster cuts tracker ahead of 53-man deadline Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Washington's biggest questions will be whether to keep a fourth running back, a seventh receiver (Alex Erickson perhaps) and how many players to keep along the offensive and defensive lines as well as in the secondary. WAS Joey Slye 43-yard field goal, 10:26. : Juan Castillo (Tight Ends), Jim Hostler (Senior Offensive Asst.) Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyrese Robinson (52). Washington Commanders roster cuts, updates following 2022 training camp NFL training camp is underway and rosters will be pared down to the 53-player maximum. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Takeaways: Cole Holcomb backed up his claims that he is ready to take control of the defense as the unit's on-field play-caller. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Weather. Marcus Kemp contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. "2022 Washington Football Team season" redirects here. Washington Commanders Roster | ESPN (AP Photo/Brandon Wade), https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/gallery/commanders-updated-90-man-roster-by-jersey-number-offseason-2022/, adding a pair of cornerbacks who most recently played in the USFL. News Desk; Community Forum; Food. Five players have already been extended by the Commanders. While the Commanders have secured the majority of their roster ahead. If the team wants to reduce Samuels cap hit, it seems more likely that they would extend him for another year or two and restructure his contract, though his two void years (2024-25) mean that his contract situation is not straightforward. offGrid NFL - The Chargers need to move on from Brandon Staley 64 David Bada DT. WAS Taylor Heinicke 17/29, 249 yards, TD, NYG Saquon Barkley 18 rushes, 87 yards, TD, WAS Jahan Dotson 4 receptions, 105 yards, TD. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? What is surprising is the timing, coming as it does nearly two weeks before the start of the new league year and the start of veteran free agency. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik), Washington Commanders cornerback Corn Elder (26). Dyami Brown will be one of the team's backup options when the offense needs a vertical threat. Kendall FullerThere have been some who see Fuller as a potential cap casualty, but I dont see it. It is still unclear as to whether Thomas will be ready for Week 1, but he would certainly be an asset for Wentz and the offense. Takeaways: There was no doubt about who the top three options were going to be at the receiver position for the Commanders.