It's always a stage of the NFL offseason that general managers, coaches, and players dread. The Washington Commanders were no different as they trimmed their roster from 90 to the required 53 before the deadline.
This came after a strenuous summer of OTAs, mandatory minicamp, training camp, and preseason contests. Adam Peters and Dan Quinn had some easy choices to make, but there were also some difficult conversations that no doubt left hopefuls feeling aggrieved.
The journey wasn't over for those who made the practice squad. That's one consolation at an uncertain time, but Peters did what he believed was right for the franchise as they look to put the pieces in place for another deep postseason run in 2025.