The Commanders have to get their roster to 53 players by Tuesday. Saturday’s victory over Cincinnati was the final dress rehearsal.
win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night at FedEx Field was a final tryout for players fighting to make the 53-man roster. Unlike in some recent years, Washington’s roster was mostly set going into training camp, leaving only a few spots up for grabs, such as the last ones at wide receiver and tight end, and along the offensive and defensive lines.Saturday’s game may have been the difference-maker for some.
The deciding factor is likely to be special teams, specifically who can jump in as a returner. But after Saturday, the Commanders may not have a clear victor for that job. Brycen Tremayne, another undrafted receiver vying for a spot, finished off that third-quarter drive with a one-yard touchdown catch from Jake Fromm and has impressed in spurts during camp. But he doesn’t solve Washington’s returner issue, either.The Commanders’ typical starters on the defensive line — Montez Sweat, Chase Young, Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen — sat out, as did defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis, who is dealing with a calf injury.
But for much of camp and preseason this year, Smith-Williams was the fifth or sixth end and played multiple snaps at tackle. On Saturday, Efe Obada started at end alongside Toohill, who had three quarterback hits. Smith-Williams was a backup along with seventh-round pick Andre Jones Jr., who has started to come on as a pass rusher.Wright: ‘We’re back’
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