Commanders cut four players as roster deadline approaches

The Washington Commanders released four players on August 30, including linebackers Boogie Basham and D.J. Johnson, along with safeties Joshuah Bledsoe and Qwuantrezz Knight. These cuts mark the beginning of the team's efforts to reduce their roster to the league limit of 53 players by the deadline of 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. Each of the released players had previous NFL experience but struggled to secure a permanent roster spot. With several more cuts required, the Commanders will continue their roster adjustments over the next day.

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