Commanders finalize 53-man roster ahead of season opener against Eagles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Washington Commanders are set to trim their roster from 90 players to 53 by Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET, following the conclusion of the NFL preseason. This comes after a heavy 41-3 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens in their final preseason game. Some roster spots remain competitive, although many players have already established their positions. General Manager Adam Peters will have to make significant decisions impacting the lineup before the Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1.
- •Commanders will finalize their roster by Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET.
- •The team suffered a 41-3 loss to the Ravens last Friday.
- •Roster decisions are crucial following an extensive training camp.
- •The initial roster may change as teams can claim cut players.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Analyzing Washington Commanders 53-man roster position by position
- 10:31 PMHogs Haven — Analyzing Washington Commanders 53-man roster position by position - Hogs Haven
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Commanders 53-man roster projection after preseason finale
- 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' final 53-man roster projection: Who's in, out after the preseason?
"The Commanders have trimmed their roster to 53 players, though more moves are expected before the regular season starts
"The Commanders have trimmed their roster to 53 players, though more moves are expected before the regular season starts
"Here’s a look at how the Commanders 53-man roster might look after Sunday’s deadline for roster cuts
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:31 PMAnalyzing Washington Commanders 53-man roster position by position
The Commanders have trimmed their roster to 53 players, though more moves are expected before the regular season starts
- Hogs HavenAug 30, 2026, 10:31 PMAnalyzing Washington Commanders 53-man roster position by position - Hogs Haven
The Commanders have trimmed their roster to 53 players, though more moves are expected before the regular season starts
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:00 AMWashington Commanders 53-man roster projection after preseason finale
Here’s a look at how the Commanders 53-man roster might look after Sunday’s deadline for roster cuts
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:12 AMCommanders' final 53-man roster projection: Who's in, out after the preseason?
Here's our final 53-man roster projection ahead of Sunday's cutdown day.
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