As the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline passes, Ron Rivera says he is “very comfortable,” but the Commanders could do more.
Washington’s initial roster included a few deviations from previous incarnations — it is down from five linebackers to four and up from nine defensive linemen to 11 — and a couple of slightly surprising names.made the roster as the seventh wide receiver, and the front office may have saved his spot by sacrificing on the offensive line, where the Commanders kept just nine but could sign back a veteran soon.
Waiver claims will be awarded at noon Wednesday. After that, teams can begin building their practice squads., including running back Jaret Patterson, and considered those let go Tuesday as stronger candidates for the practice squad. When asked about Larsen and Armah, Rivera emphasized the roster was not finalized, suggesting the team could re-sign them after future moves. In his answer about Armah, he pointed out the team is carrying four tight ends.
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