Four wide receivers are guaranteed to make the Washington Commanders’ 53-man roster. Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel and Dyami Brown are locks for the Commanders.
However, one of the biggest battles of the summer was for those final two wide receiver spots on the roster. Of course, Washington could keep three, but two appears more likely.
As training camp began last month, the Commanders signed veteran Byron Pringle. Pringle, who played for offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy with the Kansas City Chiefs, has looked comfortable all summer. He appears ahead of the field to be Washington’s No. 5 receiver.
As for No. 6, it’s a battle between undrafted rookies Kazmeir Allen and Mitchell Tinsley, Dax Milne and veteran Marcus Kemp. Kemp offers size, experience and special-teams’ prowess. Milne is entering his third season with Washington. The coaches like and trust him, and he can also return punts.
Finally, we have Tinsley and Allen. The undrafted rookies have both had a good summer.
In Washington’s preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, it was Tinsley who made the most of final audition to make the 53-man roster.
First, there was this touchdown reception from Jacoby Brissett.
Welcome to the NFL, @MitchTinsley15
📺 #CINvsWAS NBC-4 pic.twitter.com/38NxcR7Qpi
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 26, 2023
Then, there was this touchdown reception from Jake Fromm — only the officials ruled him down near the goal line. How? The Commanders would score on the next play.
Tinsley with ANOTHER TD! This guy deserves a roster spot pic.twitter.com/tcOsK5krMz
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) August 26, 2023
In case you needed one more Tinsley highlight.
Tinsley with another catch. He’s making a STRONG case to make this team! pic.twitter.com/G1pZWeoe59
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) August 27, 2023
Has Tinsley done enough? Only head coach Ron Rivera and the coaching staff know the answer to that question. From all appearances, yes, he has, but we’ll all find out on Tuesday.
