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August 26, 2025
Clelin Ferrell cut by Washington Commanders as team sets initial 53-man roster - Washington Times
The Washington Times
The Washington Times
Clelin Ferrell cut by Washington Commanders as team sets initial 53-man roster - Washington Times

Cut-down day reshapes NFL rosters as teams trim to 53 while Washington emphasizes a fluid 70-man plan, with final practice squad decisions looming and Hartman out as depth at quarterback shifts behind Daniels and Mariota.

A league-wide ripple sees Edwards-Helaire and Simmons cut, underscoring turnover across backfields and linebacker rooms. Washington’s top pass-catchers remain McLaurin and Samuel, with Ertz and Bates anchoring the tight end group; Cosmi’s PUP status tightens early-line guard plans as the roster moves continue to develop into Week 1 vs the Giants.

With the Hartman release, which Commanders QB depth option could become a late-season fantasy factor and why?Where could Clyde Edwards-Helaire land, and what would be the fantasy ceiling if he joins a backfield with clear early-down touches?Which defense would Isaiah Simmons realistically join to maximize his LB role, and what LB fantasy value could he offer there?Among Washington’s cut-down receivers, who has the best chance to crack the Week 1 active roster and deliver fantasy value?
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