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Commanders finalize 53-man roster ahead of season opener against Eagles

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Commanders finalize 53-man roster ahead of season opener against Eagles
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 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?
What they're saying
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Here’s a look at how the Commanders 53-man roster might look after Sunday’s deadline for roster cuts

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Here's our final 53-man roster projection ahead of Sunday's cutdown day.

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