Commanders' Week 1 inactive list vs. Buccaneers

The Washington Commanders revealed their inactive list for the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and it contained at least one surprise.

First, here are the inactives:

• QB Sam Hartman
• WR Noah Brown
• S Darrick Forrest
• LB Dominique Hampton
• G Chris Paul
• DT Jer’Zhan Newton

Brown was signed late last month after the Texans released him, and he was immediately expected to have a significant role for Washington on special teams and at wide receiver. Brown could still be getting up to speed on the offense before the Commanders play him.

Newton missed practice last week, but head coach Dan Quinn believes he’s close to a full return.

Hartman was promoted to the active roster on Saturday when Washington placed Marcus Mariota on the reserve/injured list with a designation to return.