Washington’s roster cut window looms after a rocky preseason finale, with Sam Hartman’s shaky day making the QB battle a signal that the 53-man decisions will be brutal. The WR room is crowded but McLaurin, Samuel, Noah Brown and rookie Jaylin Lane look like the likely top four, leaving the rest fighting for practice squad or waiver spots as the organization gauges returnability and versatility.
Quinn and Peters pore over practice data and game film, weighing Hartman’s turnovers against the need for a reliable third quarterback behind Daniels and Mariota. The kicker job remains a lingering question as Matt Gay’s two misses spur speculation about a potential audition with waiver-wire additions looming after cutdown day. Sept. 7 vs Giants marks the true start, but the next 48 hours will decide the complexion of Washington’s depth and fantasy-relevant roles.
With McLaurin sidelined for much of training camp, Luke McCaffrey has stepped into multiple roles, and Ale Kaho and Ale Kaho-like versatility add intriguing floor to special teams and sub-packages. Veterans like Osborn and Gallup may explore free agency, Ja’Corey Brooks and Jacoby Jones chase practice-squad dreams, and late-round rookies could push for the final WR spots. The waiver wire could reshape the roster before Week 1, and fantasy managers should monitor Washington’s snap splits and return duties closely.
