Preseason games are all about seizing the moment for players looking to book their places on rosters around the league. This was especially evident for the Washington Commanders, who didn't suit up 30 players for their warmup opener versus the New England Patriots.
It wasn't a profitable evening at the office. Very few emerged from the game with credit. And for one veteran aiming to firmly establish himself, the future is bleak.
The Commanders were without their primary playmakers in the wide receiver room at Gillette Stadium. Terry McLaurin stayed home as he continues to wage his contract war on Adam Peters.