Rookies struggle as Commanders fall to Ravens in preseason finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Washington Commanders 41-3 in their preseason finale on August 28, 2026. Washington rested 41 players, providing opportunities for rookies Kaytron Allen and Jaden Bradley to impress. Both players struggled; Allen fumbled on his first carry and totaled only four rushing yards, while Bradley had two catches for 18 yards but also dropped a pass and muffed a kickoff. The performance left questions about their chances of making the 53-man roster as the team prepares for upcoming decisions.
- •Ravens beat Commanders 41-3 in the preseason finale.
- •Washington rested 41 players, evaluating rookies.
- •Kaytron Allen fumbled early and rushed for only four yards.
- •Jaden Bradley caught two passes but dropped one.
- •Roster decisions loom as team evaluates player performances.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Commanders' rookies fail to take advantage of opportunity
"Two Commanders' rookies failed to take advantage of opportunities in preseason loss to Ravens.
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