Commanders release 34 players to reach 53-man roster limit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Washington Commanders finalized their 53-man roster on August 30 by releasing or waiving 34 players. The list of departing personnel includes quarterback Sam Hartman, receivers Van Jefferson and Nick Nash, and several defensive players such as Maurice Hurst II, Fabian Moreau, and Shy Tuttle. In addition to the cuts, the team placed cornerback Trey Amos and running back Jeremy McNichols on injured reserve with designations to return. Defensive end Detrich Wise Jr. was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Amos, McNichols, and Wise are eligible to return to the active roster following the team's fourth game of the season. These roster adjustments conclude the primary phase of Washington's personnel evaluation ahead of the upcoming schedule.
- •Washington waived or released 34 players on August 30.
- •Quarterback Sam Hartman was among those released by the club.
- •Trey Amos and Jeremy McNichols were placed on injured reserve with designations to return.
- •Detrich Wise Jr. moved to the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
- •The three players on reserve lists are eligible to return after the fourth game.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars announce moves to reduce roster to 53 players
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders announce moves to reduce roster to 53
"The Commanders have announced their roster moves to cut their roster down to 53 players.
"The Jaguars have announced their moves to reduce their roster to 53 players.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:28 PMJaguars announce moves to reduce roster to 53 players
The Jaguars have announced their moves to reduce their roster to 53 players.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:10 PMCommanders announce moves to reduce roster to 53
The Commanders have announced their roster moves to cut their roster down to 53 players.
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