The initial 53-man roster for the Commanders is just that…initial.
There will be changes beginning tomorrow. NFL teams are permitted to grab players released from other teams before they can begin to sign players to their own practice squads.
Consequently, we can look for two things on Wednesday.
1. Adam Peters is undoubtedly examining the 49ers’ players released Tuesday. Peters, who learned the trade as a scout and then a director of scouting from 2003-16, served with the 49ers as vice president of player personnel (2017-20) and assistant general manager (2021-23).
Peters knows most of their roster and will know several of those released on Tuesday. However, he will most likely not go out and sign a 32-year-old to help him win this year. Yet, if Peters sees a younger player who he feels can help at a thin position, such as (offensive tackle, wide receiver, or cornerback), he might grab him.
2. Dan Quinn was the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator (2021-23), and Joe Whitt was his defensive backs coach. Those two will no doubt be looking for defensive help from one or two Cowboys who were released Tuesday.
How many players will Peters bring to the Commanders? There won’t be many because there is only so much time until the season opens. Yet, don’t be surprised if Peters does bring in a few as he attempts to rebuild the roster that former head coach Ron Rivera formed in his four seasons in Washington.