The 2023 NFL preseason is over, and all 32 teams must now begin trimming their rosters from 90 to 53 players.
Unlike in previous years, there is now only one cutdown day — Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
It’s one of the more difficult days on the NFL calendar as the dreams of some young players will end while others are looking to catch on with other teams if not retained on either the 53-man roster or practice squad.
The Washington Commanders began making cuts on Monday morning. While it’s difficult to follow every move, we have you covered.
LB Ferrod Gardner
The Commanders are releasing LB Ferrod Gardner, per source.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2023
WR Marcus Kemp
As cuts begin for the #Commanders, they are releasing veteran WR Marcus Kemp, source said. He spent some time with the #Chiefs and #Giants last year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 28, 2023
DT Isaiah Mack
Commanders released DT Isaiah Mack, per source. Added during camp when injuries limited options.
Will be interesting to see what happens with Phidarian Mathis (calf) after cuts. IR or is he good for Week 1?
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2023
CB D.J. Stirgus
The Commanders waived CB D.J. Stirgus, source confirmed (1st by @BenStandig).
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 28, 2023
S Joshua Kalu
More moves by the Commanders, per sources:
* Released CB D.J. Stirgus
* Released S Joshua Kalu
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2023
DT Anthony Montalvo Jr.
Washington cut DT Anthony Montalvo Jr., per source.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 28, 2023
CB DaMarcus Fields
Another one: Commanders released CB DaMarcus Fields, per source
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2023
DE Joshua Pryor
The Commanders released DE Joshua Pryor, per source.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 28, 2023
WR Zion Bowens
The Commanders waived WR Zion Bowens, per source.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 28, 2023
RB Jaret Patterson
The Commanders have released RB Jaret Patterson, per source.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2023
LB Milo Eifler
The Commanders have released: WR Zion Bowens, LB Milo Eifler, CB DaMarcus Fields, LB Ferrod Gardner, S Joshua Kalu, WR Marcus Kemp, DT Isaiah Mack, DT Anthony Montalvo, T/G Aaron Montiero, RB Jaret Patterson, DE Joshua Pryor and CB DJ Stirgus.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 28, 2023
T/G Aaron Monteiro
We have made multiple roster moves:
— Released 12 players
— Placed T Braeden Daniels on the Reserve/Injured List— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 28, 2023
CB Tariq Castro-Fields
CB Tariq Castro-Fields has been released, per source. Had a nice summer, but more depth this year hurt his chances.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 29, 2023
QB Jake Fromm
The #Commanders are releasing backup QB Jake Fromm, who impressed in his final preseason game with two TDs, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2023
WR Kazmeir Allen
The Commanders have released WR/PR Kazmeir Allen, per source.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023
OT Alex Akingbulu
The Commanders are releasing OT Alex Akingbulu, per source. PS candidate.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023
RB Derrick Gore
The Commanders are releasing RB Derrick Gore , per source. PS candidate.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023
G/C Nolan Laufenberg
Speaking of IOL, the Commanders are releasing C Nolan Laufenberg, per source. PS candidate.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023
C Tyler Larsen
The Commanders are releasing C Tyler Larsen, per sources.
Seems likely that he re-signs after cut down day. Key reserve but someone they can risk exposing after his recent injuries.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023
LB De'Jon Harris
De’Jon Harris has been waived per source. Strong PS candidate.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 29, 2023
CB Rachad Wildgoose
Washington waived CB Rachad Wildgoose, per source.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 29, 2023
CB Nick Whiteside
The Commanders waived CB Nick Whiteside, per source. PS candidate if he clears waivers.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 29, 2023
WR Brycen Tremayne
The Commanders waived WR Brycen Tremayne, per source.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 29, 2023
S Terrell Burgess
Washington cut S Terrell Burgess, per source.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 29, 2023
OL Mason Brooks
OL Mason Brooks has been released per source. Another good candidate for the PS
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 29, 2023
DT Benning Potoa'e
Washington released DT Benning Potoa'e, per source. Candidate for the PS.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 29, 2023
FB/TE Alex Armah
The Commanders are releasing FB/TE Alex Armah, per source.
Armah likely re-signs with Washington later this week.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023
OT Jaryd Jones-Smith
Another one: Commanders released OT Jayrd Jones-Smith, per source. PS candidate.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023
CB Jace Whittaker
The Commanders are releasing DE William Bradley-King and CB Jace Whittaker, per source.
WBK has been on the roster bubble since drafted in 2021. Kinda wonder of this is the end for him here considering likely 7 DE stick on the 53.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023
DE Will Bradley-King
The Commanders are releasing DE William Bradley-King and CB Jace Whittaker, per source.
WBK has been on the roster bubble since drafted in 2021. Kinda wonder of this is the end for him here considering likely 7 DE stick on the 53.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2023