Commanders prepare to finalize offensive linemen for roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Washington Commanders are finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of the August 30 cutdown deadline. The team has historically retained nine offensive linemen, and with 90 players currently on the roster, 37 will be released. Previous seasons saw players like Tyler Biadasz and Laremy Tunsil at key positions. While Tunsil has not yet been placed on injured reserve, the Commanders might initially keep him on the main roster. The final roster projection will follow the preseason finale against the Ravens.
- •August 30 is the deadline for finalizing the 53-man roster.
- •The Commanders typically keep nine offensive linemen.
- •Tunsil’s roster status remains uncertain as he has not been placed on IR.
- •Final roster projections will follow the preseason game versus the Ravens.
- •Key offensive linemen from previous seasons include Biadasz and Allegretti.
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"A look back at who the Commanders kept the last two seasons and if it could impact how many OL they keep in 2026.
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