The Washington Commanders have less than a week to trim their roster from 90 to 53 players. The Commanders made one tough decision on Tuesday, releasing former starting safety Will Harris. Once it became clear that Washington wasn't keeping Harris, the team wanted to do right by him and give him a head start on finding a new team before hundreds of players hit free agency at the same time on Sunday.
With Harris off the bubble and no longer on the roster, which Washington players need to shine during Wednesday's joint practice with the Ravens, followed by Friday's preseason finale?
Here are five players to watch in Wednesday's joint practice with Baltimore:
With Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols battling injuries and Jerome Ford already gone, Henry has another chance to shine. After an impressive preseason opener against the Dolphins, Henry crashed back down to earth last week. As of now, Henry probably hasn't done quite enough to earn a spot on the 53. He must make it hard for the Commanders to cut him. He'll likely split time with Rachaad White and fellow rookie Kaytron Allen. Henry needs to make the most out of every touch.
Last week, head coach Dan Quinn said he wanted to see the rookie sixth-round pick get more work at guard after an impressive first performance. Quinn said that because whoever makes the roster as a backup offensive lineman must be able to play multiple spots. However, after seeing Julian Good-Jones' struggles last week in place of Nick Allegretti, Gulbin should handle every rep, regardless of who is playing quarterback. Gulbin got more work with starter Jayden Daniels during Tuesday's practice, and that should be the case on Wednesday.
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With Harris off the bubble and no longer on the roster, which Washington players need to shine during Wednesday's joint practice with the Ravens, followed by Friday's preseason finale?
Here are five players to watch in Wednesday's joint practice with Baltimore:
With Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols battling injuries and Jerome Ford already gone, Henry has another chance to shine. After an impressive preseason opener against the Dolphins, Henry crashed back down to earth last week. As of now, Henry probably hasn't done quite enough to earn a spot on the 53. He must make it hard for the Commanders to cut him. He'll likely split time with Rachaad White and fellow rookie Kaytron Allen. Henry needs to make the most out of every touch.
Last week, head coach Dan Quinn said he wanted to see the rookie sixth-round pick get more work at guard after an impressive first performance. Quinn said that because whoever makes the roster as a backup offensive lineman must be able to play multiple spots. However, after seeing Julian Good-Jones' struggles last week in place of Nick Allegretti, Gulbin should handle every rep, regardless of who is playing quarterback. Gulbin got more work with starter Jayden Daniels during Tuesday's practice, and that should be the case on Wednesday.
#week #practice
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