Commanders finalize roster decisions ahead of season opener against Eagles
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 12:03 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Washington Commanders are set to finalize their 53-man roster by Sunday at 6 p.m. as they prepare for the upcoming season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team recently concluded a disappointing preseason, capped by a 41-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Dan Quinn faces pressure to improve upon last season's 5-12 record amid concerns over team performance and injuries, to tackle Laremy Tunsil. Despite a challenging schedule ahead and mixed reports on team readiness, there remains cautious optimism for the Commanders' offensive capabilities under new coordinator David Blough.
- •Commanders aim to cut roster from 91 to 53 players by Sunday.
- •Team suffered a 41-3 loss to the Ravens in the final preseason game.
- •Pressure mounts on Dan Quinn to improve from last season's record.
- •Laremy Tunsil's injury raises concerns for offensive line depth.
- •Washington has the No. 7 waiver priority in roster management.
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Five takeaways from Dan Quinn, Adam Peters press conference after Commanders roster cuts
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — What Commanders GM Adam Peters, HC Dan Quinn said after 53-man roster cuts
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Has Commanders GM Adam Peters given Dan Quinn a winning roster? - Daily Slop
"Commanders HC Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters discussed Nick Allegretti, Trey Amos and more in a key press conference
"Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters spoke publicly after forming the 53-man roster
"The clock has hit zero on roster decisions
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:03 AMFive takeaways from Dan Quinn, Adam Peters press conference after Commanders roster cuts
Commanders HC Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters discussed Nick Allegretti, Trey Amos and more in a key press conference
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:51 PMWhat Commanders GM Adam Peters, HC Dan Quinn said after 53-man roster cuts
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters spoke publicly after forming the 53-man roster
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:00 PMHas Commanders GM Adam Peters given Dan Quinn a winning roster? - Daily Slop
The clock has hit zero on roster decisions
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