Commanders prepare to cut roster as Adam Peters looks for trades
Riggo's Rag • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Washington Commanders, led by general manager Adam Peters, are set to trim their roster from 90 players to 53 by the upcoming deadline on Sunday. This decision comes as part of efforts to optimize the team’s lineup ahead of the season. Certain players are likely to be considered trade candidates as Peters reassesses the roster dynamics. The final roster decisions will have significant implications for team structure and player careers.
- •Commanders to finalize roster cuts by Sunday
- •Adam Peters leading the roster assessment
- •Potential trades could shape upcoming season
- •Trimming cuts roster from 90 to 53 players
- •Restructuring efforts are underway before season starts
- 10:00 AMRiggo's Rag — 6 Commanders who could become trade bait in Adam Peters' roster purge - Riggo's Rag
"Which Washington Commanders players could potentially become trade bait when general manager Adam Peters trims his roster to 53?
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