Inaugural Washington Commanders Roster of 53 Prediction

Aug 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Cam Sims (89) catches a pass for a touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (2) defends during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Cam Sims (89) catches a pass for a touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (2) defends during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Wide Receivers

1. Terry McLaurin

2. Jahan Dotson

3. Curtis Samuel

4. Dyami Brown

5. Cams Sims

6. Dax Milne

7. Alex Erickson

Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, and Curtis Samuel are the starters.  Look for Dyami Brown to have an increased role this year.  Cam Sims, Dax Milne, and Alex Erickson will provide depth and special teams contributions.

Tight Ends

1. Logan Thomas

2. John Bates

3. Cole Turner

4. Armani Rogers

Logan Thomas has returned from his ACL injury and it is unknown how long it will take to find his groove.  Turner could surpass Bates as TE2 during the season, but we are placing him as TE3 for now.  If the Commanders are inclined to keep four tight ends on the roster of 53, look for UDFA Armani Rogers to get that call.  Yours truly is calling it for now.

Offensive Tackles

1. Charles Leno

2. Sam Cosmi

3. Cornelius Lucas

This group is set.  Leno is the left tackle and Cosmi will anchor the right side.  Lucas will return to his role as the swing tackle.

Interior Offensive Linemen

1. Andrew Norwell

2. Trai Turner

3. Chase Roullier

4. Wes Schweitzer

5. Chris Paul

6. Saahdiq Charles

PUP – Tyler Larsen

Norwell and Turner are respectively set at right and left guard, but the latter is still showing up in the injury reports.  Wes Schweitzer can fill that role when needed.  Roullier is the center and Schweitzer is the backup at that position as well.  When Larsen (backup to Roullier) is healthy again, look for him to make Saahdiq Charles expendable.