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The Washington Football Team has begun the process of trimming the initial roster to 53. Adrian Peterson was just the start!

Keep up with as much of the news, rumors and speculation on the Washington Football Team this weekend right here. 

On Friday, the WFT released future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson in a surprising move. 

On Saturday, the team was faced with getting the roster to 53 by 4 PM ET.

Here's the official cut down list.

Official @WashingtonNFL cut list to 53. @WSHFootballSI @LockedWFTPod @1067theFan pic.twitter.com/y8qsVqgCXZ

— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) September 5, 2020

The official and initial 53-man roster for now looks like this.

The 2020 roster is set 🔥

Football: 🔜 pic.twitter.com/sfB466Yvlt

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 5, 2020

The following is a real time rundown of Saturday's news as it occurred. 

As 'Washington Football" first reported, veteran linebacker Donald Payne is expected to be one of the cuts per a league source. 

The @WashingtonNFL plans to release veteran LB Donald Payne per a source...

Interest in bringing him back to practice squad if he clears tomorrow.

@WSHFootballSI @LockedWFTPod @1067theFan

— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) September 5, 2020

Assuming Payne does get released (nothing is official until it is from the team), that would leave Reuben Foster and Jared Norris in contention for possibly one final spot.

That's assuming Thomas Davis, Cole Holcomb, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Jon Bostic and rookie Khaleke Hudson are on the roster and the WFT takes a total of six linebackers. 

Per John Keim, the WFT plans to put Reuben Foster on injured reserve. 

In addition, a source tells "Washington Football" on SI.com that young cornerback Ryan Lewis is also expected to be released. 

Per source, the @WashingtonNFL plans to release young CB Ryan Lewis.

@WSHFootballSI
@LockedWFTPod @1067theFan

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— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) September 5, 2020

The WFT has plenty of intrigue at the position because of some injuries to Kendall Fuller and possibly Aaron Colvin. 

The situation for Simeon Thomas is unclear. He hasn't been at practice recently and is still facing with a short suspension to start the season. 

Offensive lineman Timon Parris has reportedly been released via Adam Schefter.

Chiefs have released veteran safety Adrian Colbert, per source.

Washington released OT Timon Parris.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020

Another offensive lineman and more are reportedly gone as well. 

Washington released QB Steven Montez, OT Timon Parris and OT David Steinmetz, per sources. Would imagine PS an option at least for Montez.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 5, 2020

Safety Sean Davis did not make the roster either (not a surprise in my opinion) which probably means rookie Kam Curl is on. 

First surprise cut of the morning: Washington released former starting safety Sean Davis, who it gave a $2 million signing bonus this off-season, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020

Trey Quinn also has reportedly been cut which is good news for Cam Sims or Isaiah Wright and possibly both. 

Scratch that on the Sims part. He was reportedly released in a mild surprise. 

Washington released WR Cam Sims, per source.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 5, 2020

Washington has waived Trey Quinn per source...

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 5, 2020

Jordan Brailford had a good camp but it looks like rookie James Smith Williams may have beaten him out. 

DE Jordan Brailford released, per source. Strong candidate for the PS for the 2019 7th round pick. Solid camp.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 5, 2020

Another move on the offensive line that was mostly expected. 

The Washington Football Team is placing my client Mike Liedtke on IR. 6th year o-lineman injured his shoulder a couple of weeks ago in camp.

— Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) September 5, 2020

This is good news for Marcus Baugh at tight end times two!

Don't know if this is out there, but Washington released TE Hale Hentges, per source.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 5, 2020

In cut-down news, Washington is releasing TE Richard Rodgers, source said. His dad was also an assistant coach on the team.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2020

Also good news (as expected) for interior offensive lineman and rookie, Keith Ismael. 

Washington’s 2019 fifth-round pick, Ross Pierschbacher, was released today.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020

Ryan Bee has been released, a source confirmed to 'Washington Football' on SI.com.

This is further indication of James Smith-Williams making the initial 53 but obviously not confirmed just yet. Sam Fortier of the Washington Post had the news first. 

Washington has released DE Ryan Bee, per source.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 5, 2020

Here's a complete running list as of 10:38 AM ET on Saturday morning from our own Alan Lepore. 

@WashingtonNFL cuts 10:38am:
RB A. Peterson
LB D. Payne
CB R. Lewis
LB R. Foster (IR)
QB S. Montez
OT T. Parris
OT D. Steinmetz
FS S. Davis
DE J. Brailford
WR T. Quinn
G M. Liedtke (IR)
WR T. Brown
C R. Pierschbacher
TE H. Hentges
DE R. Bee
S J. Reaves
WR C. Sims
TE R. Rodgers

— Alan Lepore, MPA 🟦 (@AlanLepore) September 5, 2020

More receivers that had really no chance are gone. 

Washington has released WR Jordan Veasy, per agency @OSMG_LLC.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 5, 2020

Washington is releasing WR Jester Weah, per source.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 5, 2020

Ben Standig has been all over a bunch of these moves. Here's one more that also helps James Smith-Williams cause. 

Washington released DE Nate Orchard, per source.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 5, 2020

Also, Alex Smith has reportedly made the roster. A surprise to some. I'm not exactly sure why. He was never getting cut. For what reason?

The only thing that we weren't sure of was injured reserve. My understanding is he can still be transferred to that list Sunday at 4 PM ET, but he also does not have to play right away and this allows him to keep practicing. 

From last night - we mentioned that Jared Norris was an intriguing name to keep an eye on for special teams. He was with this staff in Carolina. 

One name that I haven't heard anybody really talk much about for @WashingtonNFL is ST/LB Jared Norris.

I have a good feeling about him for ST's. Would cost roster squeeze but...I think he's got a more than decent chance.

@WSHFootballSI @LockedWFTPod

— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) September 4, 2020

I missed this late last night but Albert Breer mentioned Ryan Anderson as a player among several around NFL that have come up in trade talks. 

Cutdown's tomorrow. Here are guys raised in trade talks ...

• Bills WR Robert Foster
• Panthers WR Seth Roberts
• Bills TE Jason Croom
• Jets C Jonathan Harrison
• Saints DL Sheldon Rankins
• Eagles CB Rasul Douglas
• Eagles CB Sidney Jones
• Washington OLB Ryan Anderson

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 5, 2020

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