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Introducing the Commanders’ initial 53-man roster

The Washington Commanders released 12 players on Monday, placed rookie offensive tackle Braeden Daniels on the reserve/injured list and cut several others on Tuesday to trim the roster from 90 to 53 players.

Therefore, just ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, the Commanders announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2023 NFL season. It’s important to note this is the initial 53-man roster because more moves will be made. The Commanders, as well as other teams, are monitoring the cuts from around the league and may claim players off waivers.

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While we’ll provide analysis later, here’s a look at the 53-man roster.

Quarterback: 2

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (L) and Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (R). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback: Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett

Running back: 3

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Running back: Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson and Chris Rodriguez Jr.

Wide receiver: 7

Washington Commanders wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (86) catches a pass over Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Allan George (42). Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Wide receiver: Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Byron Pringle, Dax Milne and Mitchell Tinsley

Tight end: 4

Tight end Curtis Hodges #80 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Tight end: Logan Thomas, John Bates, Cole Turner and Curtis Hodges

Offensive line: 9

Charles Leno Jr. #72 of the Washington Commanders blocks Isaiah McGuire #57 of the Cleveland Browns. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Offensive line: Charles Leno Jr., Saahdiq Charles, Nick Gates, Sam Cosmi, Andrew Wylie, Cornelius Lucas, Ricky Stromberg, Trent Scott and Chris Paul

Defensive line: 11

Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) and defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrate defensive end Efe Obada (97) sack against the Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10). Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive end: Montez Sweat, Chase Young, Casey Toohill, James Smith-Williams, Efe Obada (can also play DT), K.J. Henry and Andre Jones Jr.

Defensive tackle: Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Phidarian Mathis and John Ridgeway

Linebacker: 4

Jamin Davis #52 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Linebacker: Jamin Davis, Cody Barton, Khaleke Hudson and David Mayo

Cornerback: 5

Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Cornerback: Kendall Fuller, Benjamin St-Juste, Emmanuel Forbes, Danny Johnson and Christian Holmes

Safety: 5

Darrick Forrest #22 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

Safety: Kamren Curl, Darrick Forrest, Percy Butler, Quan Martin and Jeremy Reaves

Specialists: 3

Punter Tress Way #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with place kicker Joey Slye #6. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Punter: Tress Way

Kicker: Joey Slye

Long snapper: Camaron Cheeseman

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