Washington Commanders trim roster to meet NFL preseason deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Washington Commanders are adjusting their 91-man roster to reach the mandatory 53-man limit by 6:00 p.m. ET Sunday. The team began making cuts following a preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Injured players Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton will move to the reserve/injured list upon the finalization of the roster, while defensive end Dorance Armstrong is excluded due to a Week 1 suspension. Washington currently holds players across all positions as they navigate league regulations. Once finalized, the active group will prepare for the start of the regular season. The team is managing the roster deadline after the conclusion of their preseason schedule.
- •Washington must reduce its roster from 91 players to 53 by 6:00 p.m. ET Sunday.
- •Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton will revert to the reserve/injured list after roster cuts.
- •Dorance Armstrong is suspended for Week 1 and will not appear on the initial 53-man list.
- •The roster moves follow the conclusion of the Commanders' preseason schedule.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders 53-man roster (updated live)
"Track Washington's 53-man roster after every move has been made.
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