Washington Commanders Finalize Initial 53-Man Roster for 2024 Regular Season

The Commanders have made the necessary moves to get down to 53 players ahead of the NFL's deadline.

Aug 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jeff Driskel (16) warms up before the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports / Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Commanders underwent the painful process of informing dozens of players their NFL dreams had at least hit a road bump by cutting them from their initial 53-man roster.

Among them were some surprises like both Commanders defensive ends KJ Henry and Andre Jones Jr.

There were also players most expected Washington to not carry over, but have a shot at returning on the practice squad as well, like quarterback Sam Hartman and cornerback Chigozie Anusiem.

One of the major storylines was the further depletion of the population that occupied the roster from the Ron Rivera era of Commanders football. But that's a story to be discussed another time. Here, let's take a look at the 53 men who make up the initial regular season roster in Washington.

Aug 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jeff Driskel (16) warms up before the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports / Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

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OFFENSE (25)

Quarterback (3): Jayden Daniels - Marcus Mariota - Jeff Driskel

Running Back (3): Brian Robinson Jr. - Austin Ekeler - Jeremy McNichols

Wide Receiver (6): Terry McLaurin - Dyami Brown - Olamide Zaccheaus - Luke McCaffrey - Jamison Crowder - Byron Pringle

Tight End (4): Zach Ertz - John Bates - Ben Sinnott - Colson Yankoff

Offensive Line (9): Brandon Coleman - Nick Allegretti - Tyler Biadasz - Sam Cosmi - Andrew Wylie - Cornelius Lucas - Trent Scott - Michael Deiter - Chris Paul

DEFENSE (25)

Defensive Tackle (5): Jonathan Allen - Daron Payne - Jer'Zhan Newton - John Ridgeway - Phidarian Mathis

Defensive End (4): Dorance Armstrong - Clelin Ferrell - Jamin Davis - Javontae Jean-Baptiste

Linebacker (5): Bobby Wagner - Frankie Luvu - Dante Fowler Jr. - Mykal Walker - Dominique Hampton

Cornerback (5): Benjamin St-Juste - Emmanuel Forbes - Mike Sainristil - Michael Davis - Noah Igbinoghene

Safety (6): Jeremy Chinn - Quann Martin - Jeremy Reaves - Darrick Forrest - Percy Butler - Tyler Owens

SPECIALISTS (3)

Punter (1): Tress Way

Long Snapper (1): Tyler Ott

Kicker (1): Cade York

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