Predicting Commanders' practice squad

The Washington Commanders and 31 other NFL teams released approximately 1,184 players over the past few days. NFL teams had until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to finalize their 53-man roster, which produced a flurry of moves in a short time.

To arrive at their initial 53-man roster, players were waived or put on injured reserve to begin the season. The Commanders released 34 players and placed linebacker Jordan Magee, defensive lineman Norell Pollard, and defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth on the Reserve/Injured List. Washington also placed defensive end Efe Obada on the reserve/PUP (physically unable to perform) list.

While the Commanders finished their 53-man roster, it will change— and soon. Washington is No. 2 in waiver priority and could claim multiple players, meaning there will be more changes.

In addition to the 53-man roster, NFL teams can have a 16-man practice squad, 17 if you add a player from the International Player Pathway Program.

With a larger practice squad these days, teams can re-sign players they’ve waived and already had in the building. That’s especially important during the season when injuries are a concern. So, as we predict Washington’s first practice squad of 2024, you’ll notice it will be full of players with the team in training camp.

Here’s our Washington practice squad predictions:

• QB Sam Hartman
• RB Michael Wiley
• WR Kaz Allen
• WR Mitchell Tinsley
• WR Brycen Tremayne
• WR Martavis Bryant
• T Braeden Daniels
• G Julian Good-Jones
• T David Nwaogwugwu
• DE Andre Jones Jr.
• CB Chigozie Anusiem
• LB Anthony Pittman
• S Sheldrick Redwine
• CB Tariq Castro-Fields
• CB Eric Scott
• WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint