Commanders project 53-man roster after first week of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Washington Commanders completed their first week of training camp and now project their 53-man roster. Tight end John Bates is expected to miss a few weeks due to a hamstring strain, while center Nick Allegretti has a calf strain and will be sidelined for about a week. Despite these injuries, there are no apparent impacts on the projected roster. The Commanders will return to practice on Monday as they transition to padded practices. The offensive line remains a focal point, particularly with Allegretti's injury adding uncertainty to the backup center position.
- •Bates out for a couple of weeks with a hamstring strain.
- •Allegretti to miss about one week due to calf strain.
- •Commanders plan to keep three quarterbacks on the roster.
- •Offensive line depth remains uncertain with Allegretti's injury.
- •Padded practices begin on Monday after a day off.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders 53-man projection: Who's in, out after Week 1 of camp?
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