7 Commanders players on the hot seat entering Preseason Week 3 vs Patriots
By Dean Jones
Brycen Tremayne - Commanders WR
The Washington Commanders trading Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles was a big call to make. Those in power felt the offer was sufficient for someone not fitting into their long-term vision. Nobody else has been acquired as yet, which is a confidence boost for others looking for extended involvement in 2024.
Brycen Tremayne's hopes of making the initial 53-man roster increased following Dotson's departure. The former undrafted free agent out of Stanford came up with big plays aplenty throughout training camp. His production during preseason games was less impressive, so a rousing effort is needed at Commanders Field against the New England Patriots to enhance his hopes.
Tremayne has the size, wing span, and contested catch prowess to make noise, especially in red-zone situations. He should get plenty of reps versus the Patriots. Maximizing them with assured production when targets arrive is critical.
It could go either way for Tremayne, in all honesty. If the Commanders decide to acquire another wide receiver via the waiver wire or trade, the player will likely have to settle for a place on the practice squad once again.
Dominique Hampton - Commanders S
The Commanders have strength in depth at the safety position. This makes the competition for places fierce. Adam Peters can't take them all through, so some good players are going to be deemed surplus to requirements and will likely get picked up by other organizations.
That's all part of the business. The Commanders have some tough choices to make across the board in the coming days, so anything those in contention can do to increase their hopes will stand them in good stead.
Dominique Hampton was a sixth-round selection this year who the coaching staff liked. The former Washington Huskies' star has the size and scope to be an intriguing development project and special teams ace. But nothing is guaranteed looking at the options available.
Hampton spent some time working with linebackers over practice this week according to those in attendance. This versatility should serve him well, but leaving no doubt in the Commanders' preseason finale against the New England Patriots is essential.