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Commanders trim roster to 53, cut Jordan Hartman

9/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Washington Commanders cut players to reach a 53-man roster after the preseason finale.
Undrafted free agent Jordan Hartman (2024) was cut after posting a 65% completion rate for 211 yards.
Rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis retained his roster spot with a 64.9% completion rate for 294 yards.
Center Nick Allegretti’s injury ended his planned starting role.
Matt Gulbin replaced Good-Jones after the latter missed a block that pressured Jayden Daniels.

History

Historical Context

Since the NFL introduced its first hard salary cap for the 1994 season—set at $34.6 million per team—clubs like the Washington Redskins have regularly trimmed rosters to meet the 53-player limit. The cap’s growth to $255.4 million in 2024 forces the Commanders to cut undrafted players such as Jordan Hartman while retaining cost-controlled rookies like quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis.

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Story summary

Washington Commanders cut players to reach a 53-man roster after the preseason finale.
Undrafted free agent Jordan Hartman (2024) was cut after posting a 65% completion rate for 211 yards.
Rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis retained his roster spot with a 64.9% completion rate for 294 yards.
Center Nick Allegretti’s injury ended his planned starting role.
Matt Gulbin replaced Good-Jones after the latter missed a block that pressured Jayden Daniels.

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