Quarterback Sam Hartman’s time in Washington is officially over. The Commanders are waiving Hartman this Sunday as they finalize their roster, cutting down to 53 players ahead of the regular season. This move, while not totally shocking for a practice squad guy, still leaves their quarterback room looking a little thinner than you’d like right now.
The Journey to Cutdown Day
Hartman’s run with the Commanders began back in 2024 when he signed with the team after going undrafted. For most of the past two seasons, he’s been grinding it out on the practice squad, working hard but never actually hitting the field for a regular season game. His waiver signals the end of that chapter, pushing him to find a new spot in the league.
Commanders’ QB Room Gets Real
So, what does this actually mean for Washington? Jayden Daniels is the starter, no surprise there. But Marcus Mariota, their primary backup, has been sidelined for most of the last month after spraining his MCL early in their first preseason game. That’s a huge question mark hanging over their depth chart. With Hartman gone, rookie Athan Kaliakmanis would slide into the third quarterback spot, *if* he makes it through cutdown day. It just amps up the pressure on Mariota to get healthy, and for Kaliakmanis to prove he’s ready for prime time if they need him. It’s a tough spot to be in as the season kicks off.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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