7 Commanders on the 53-man roster who might not last the entire 2024 season
By Dean Jones
The Washington Commanders roster looks unrecognizable from the one that stumbled over the finishing line with eight straight losses in 2023. New general manager Adam Peters was expected to make alterations. Nobody expected two-thirds of the roster to be fresh faces.
This could lead to some cohesion issues over the opening few weeks of the campaign despite plenty of positive signs throughout the summer. Dan Quinn and his staff will have their players prepared, but timing and defensive communication are elements to watch closely over the first three or four contests.
Peters' aggressive roster building set the tone for what's to come. The respected front-office leader has a plan in place and harbors no sentimental attachment to his decision-making process. If he feels like more departures and incoming are necessary, the former San Francisco 49ers executive won't blink.
With this in mind, here are seven Commanders players on the 53-man roster who might not last the entire campaign in 2024.
Commanders players on the 53-man roster who might not last the entire 2024 season
Byron Pringle - Commanders WR
The Washington Commanders opened up their wide receiver room slightly by trading Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles. This was a calculated risk by those in power, who decided to take the best offer rather than something less from a team they won't be facing twice a season.
Noah Brown was acquired to fill Dotson's spot. The wideout has a previous connection to Dan Quinn from their time together on the Dallas Cowboys and is a game-changing force when firing on all cylinders. Becoming more consistent rather than showcasing exceptional flashes is the big challenge. It might also take a little time for the player to get up to speed.
Once Brown can fully immerse himself into the rotation, someone will have to make way. The most likely candidate is Byron Pringle, who was a late arrival this offseason but flashed enough promise to earn his spot on the 53-man roster.
This might come down to who the Commanders value more as a kick returner between Jamison Crowder and Pringle. All hope is not lost, but it's a tricky situation with no margin for error.