Washington Commanders make roster cuts ahead of deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Washington Commanders continue to finalize their roster cuts ahead of the NFL deadline on August 30. General manager Adam Peters faces tough choices as he reduces the roster from 90 players to 53. So far, the team has waived safety Qwuantrezz Knight, who previously signed a futures contract in January 2026 after stints with the 49ers and Cardinals. The Commanders' recent performance included a 41-3 loss in their final preseason game, adding pressure to their decision-making process as injuries impact roster considerations.
- •Deadline to trim roster is August 30 at 6 p.m. ET.
- •General manager Adam Peters is evaluating final roster spots.
- •Safety Qwuantrezz Knight has been waived by the Commanders.
- •Team faced a significant loss of 41-3 in the final preseason game.
- •Several players are dealing with injuries ahead of Week 1.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Titans cuts tracker: Latest moves as Tennessee trims to 53-man roster
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders cuts tracker: Latest moves as Washington trims to 53-man roster
"The Tennessee Titans face tough roster decisions as general manager Mike Borgonzi cuts the team down to 53 players by Sunday.
"Tracking all of the Commanders' moves to get their roster down to 53 players before Sunday's deadline.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:28 AMTitans cuts tracker: Latest moves as Tennessee trims to 53-man roster
The Tennessee Titans face tough roster decisions as general manager Mike Borgonzi cuts the team down to 53 players by Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:56 AMCommanders cuts tracker: Latest moves as Washington trims to 53-man roster
Tracking all of the Commanders' moves to get their roster down to 53 players before Sunday's deadline.
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