Commanders Release Quarterback Sam Hartman

The Washington Commanders have waived quarterback Sam Hartman as part of their roster cuts to 53 players.

Hartman, who signed with the team after going undrafted in 2024, spent most of the last two seasons on the practice squad and did not play in any regular season games for the Commanders.

Currently, Marcus Mariota serves as the primary backup to Jayden Daniels, although he has been sidelined for most of the past month due to a sprained MCL. Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis is expected to be the third quarterback if he remains on the roster after the cutdown.