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Commanders release QB Jake Fromm

Fromm is likely headed to Washington’s practice squad.

Quarterback Jake Fromm had a good preseason for the Washington Commanders. Unfortunately for him, it wasn’t enough to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

The Commanders released Fromm before Tuesday’s deadline to trim NFL rosters from 90 to 53 players. The move was not a surprise despite Fromm’s strong preseason. Washington was always likely to keep just two quarterbacks — starter Sam Howell and veteran backup Jacoby Brissett.

Fromm, who originally signed with Washington’s practice squad last October, signed a reserve/futures contract in January. He is a prime candidate for the Commanders to sign to the practice when he clears waivers on Wednesday.

Could another team claim Fromm? Sure, but it appears doubtful as most teams’ quarterback situations are finalized, or they have someone like Fromm who can be added as the third quarterback or signed to the practice squad.

Fromm, a fifth-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in the 2020 NFL draft, has spent time with the Bills and New York Giants before signing with Washington. He appeared in three games for the Giants, with two starts, in 2021.

Fromm showed command of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s offense throughout the preseason.

 

Washington Commanders release former Georgia QB Jake Fromm

Fromm should find a spot on an NFL roster after a productive preseason…

The Washington Commanders released quarterback Jake Fromm on Tuesday after a productive preseason by the former Georgia signal caller, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

Fromm completed 13-of-18 passes for 144 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in Washington’s 21-19 win over Cincinnati in the final preseason matchup.

The highlight of Fromm’s preseason came in a comeback win that snapped the Baltimore Ravens’ historic preseason winning streak in Week 2. Fromm finished 10-of-16 passing for 91 yards and a touchdown.

Washington seems content with starter Sam Howell and veteran backup Jacoby Brissett. Releasing Fromm still gives the Commanders the option to re-sign him to the practice squad.

Whether Fromm stays in Washington or not is unknown, but he did enough this preseason to earn a spot on an NFL roster.

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Commanders’ 16-man practice squad prediction ahead of final roster cuts

Washington #Commanders 16-man practice squad predictions ahead of final cuts.

The Washington Commanders began releasing players Monday before the NFL’s 4:00 pm. ET deadline Tuesday to trim rosters from 90 to 53 players.

Washington released 12 players on Monday and placed rookie offensive tackle Braeden Daniels on the reserve/injured list. That brings the number of players on Washington’s roster to 77, meaning the Commanders must release 24 more on Tuesday.

We’ve made our 53-man roster projections ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Now, we take our shot at predicting Washington’s 16-man practice squad. Most teams like to keep players from the offseason roster on the practice squad because they’ve been with the team and know the offense and defense.

So, before we jump into the predictions, let’s explain who’s eligible for the practice squad:

  • 10 players with two or fewer accrued NFL seasons
  • 6 players with unlimited NFL experience

Here are our predictions for Washington’s practice squad.

Commanders’ stock up, stock down ahead of NFL’s 53-man roster deadline

A stock report before cutdown day. Which Washington player’s stock is up? What about down?

The Washington Commanders completed the preseason on Saturday with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals to finish 3-0. Now, the real work begins.

Before Washington can turn its attention to Week 1 and the Arizona Cardinals, there’s Tuesday’s 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, where all 32 NFL teams must trim their rosters from 90 to 53 players.

With just over 24 hours until the deadline, which Washington player’s stock is up, and whose stock is down?

Reaction: Jake Fromm ends preseason with excellent performance

What were Jake Fromm’s best moments in preseason Week 3? Is he worthy of a Washington Commanders’ roster spot?

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm has strung together back-to-back strong preseason performances for the Washington Commanders.

Jake Fromm looked crisp as he completed 13 of his 18 passes for 144 passing yards. He threw two touchdowns and no interceptions in Washington’s 21-19 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in NFL preseason Week 3.

Fromm is coming off a good performance against the Baltimore Ravens. He helped the Commanders snap Baltimore’s lengthy preseason winning streak thanks to a pair of clutch drives he orchestrated. Fromm completed 10 of 16 passes and threw for 91 yards and a touchdown in preseason Week 2.

What were Jake Fromm’s top moments in preseason Week 3? Is he worthy of a Commanders’ roster spot?

LOOK: Top photos from Commanders’ preseason win over the Bengals

A look at some of the best images from the Commanders’ final preseason game.

The Washington Commanders finished the 2023 NFL preseason undefeated after Saturday’s 21-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Quarterback Jake Fromm completed 13 of 18 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns in his attempt to show Washington coaches he belongs on the 53-man roster as the third quarterback.

Meanwhile, undrafted rookie Mitchell Tinsley had himself a big day against the Bengals with 86 receiving yards, a touchdown and almost another one. Is that enough to convince coaches he belongs on the 53-man roster?

While it was the final preseason game, fans at FedEx Field had fun, even participating in the wave late in the game. Head coach Ron Rivera noticed and enjoyed it.

As we start to focus on Week 1, here are some of the best photos from Washington’s preseason win over the Bengals.

Social media reactions to Commanders’ preseason finale

Which players impressed Washington fans on Saturday night?

Mercifully, the NFL preseason is over outside of one game on Sunday night. The Washington Commanders put a bow on their preseason with Saturday’s 21-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Washington finished the preseason with a 3-0 record and now turns its attention to Week 1 and the Arizona Cardinals.

Jacoby Brissett started the game for the Commanders, playing into the second quarter. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 96 yards, with his final pass going for a 39-yard touchdown to rookie wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley.

Outside of three offensive line starters, the Commanders sat the remainder of their starting players.

Tinsley, along with quarterback Jake Fromm and running back Jaret Patterson, were just some of Washington’s standouts from the final week of the preseason.

How did Twitter — or X — feel about the Commanders’ performance against the Bengals? Here are some of the top reactions from across social media.

7 standouts from the Commanders’ preseason-ending win over the Bengals

Did some of these players do enough to earn a spot on the 53-man roster?

On Saturday, the Washington Commanders concluded the preseason with a 21-19 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. With the win, the Commanders finished the preseason undefeated for the first time since 2013.

Who cares, right? While the preseason may not mean anything to fans, outside of just seeing football again, it does mean a lot to those young players at the bottom of every 90-man roster fighting for their football futures. Or the veteran looking for one last opportunity.

For the final preseason game, the Commanders rested their starters outside of a select few. Washington started its three interior linemen [LG Saahdiq Charles, C Nick Gates and RG Sam Cosmi] for the first drive with backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett and pulled them afterward. This game would be mostly focused on those fighting for roster spots and giving other young players some valuable experience.

So, which players stood out?

We normally do a studs and duds story after every Commanders’ game. However, we chose to do things a bit differently this time around, focusing on some of the players who are impressed.

Here are seven Commanders who were outstanding in the preseason finale.

 

 

Commanders defeat Bengals 21-19 in final preseason game

The Commanders go undefeated in the preseason for the first time since 2013.

The Washington Commanders defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 21-19 Saturday in the preseason finale. It’s the first time since 2013 that the Commanders ended the preseason undefeated.

The Bengals began the scoring when quarterback Jake Browning found wide receiver Andrei Iosivas for a first-quarter touchdown. However, Washington quarterback Jacoby Brissett responded, finding rookie wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley for a 39-yard touchdown to tie the game.

Cincinnati kicker Evan McPherson would drill a 58-yard field goal to give his team the lead and that was the score heading into halftime.

In the second half, Washington quarterback Jake Fromm took over, completing 13 of 18 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. The first of which appeared to be another one to Tinsley, but officials ruled him out near the goal line. No problem says Fromm, who found wide receiver Brycen Tremayne for a touchdown on the next play.

Fromm led another impressive drive in the fourth quarter before connecting with tight end Brandon Dillon for a touchdown. That would give Washington a 21-13 lead and that proved to be enough. The Bengals scored another touchdown in the fourth quarter but the Commanders broke up a two-point conversion that would’ve tied the game.

Cincinnati was driving again late but Washington’s young secondary broke up a fourth-down attempt and the Bengals turned the ball over on downs.

The Commanders rushed for 150 yards, led by rookie Chris Rodriguez Jr. who rushed for yards on seven carries. Jaret Patterson did his part, too, rushing for 49 yards on seven attempts.

Tinsley led the Commanders in receiving with three receptions for 89 yards and the touchdown.

Now, Washington turns its attention to Arizona Cardinals who come to FedEx Field for Week 1 of the regular season in two weeks.

 

6 Commanders to watch in preseason finale vs. Bengals

Here are six offensive players who could force their way on the 53-man roster with a strong showing in the preseason finale.

The Washington Commanders host the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday in the final preseason game for both teams. The Bengals will not play any of their starters, while the Commanders will play only a select few starters.

Head coach Ron Rivera didn’t confirm which starters would play. Quarterback Sam Howell will not play and veteran Jacoby Brissett will get the start. Brissett will play around a quarter before departing, allowing Jake Fromm the opportunity to finish the game.

This game represents the final opportunity for those players on the roster bubble to impress coaches and either earn a spot on the 53-man roster, or the practice squad.

There aren’t a lot of openings on the 53-man roster. However, the bottom of the depth chart at some positions, such as wide receiver, defensive end and the offensive line remain unsettled.

We’ve identified six bubble players with something to prove Saturday. We didn’t include players like defensive Andre Jones Jr. because we believe he’s already made the roster.