Commanders reshuffle 53-man roster as injuries loom for Week 1

The Commanders’ initial 53-man roster isn’t likely to be their final set for Week 1, as injuries and a suspension force further changes. Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton are expected to be placed on injured reserve, with the possibility of returning later this season, freeing up spots on the roster; cornerback Trey Amos and running back Jeremy McNichols also landed on IR with return designations, and outside linebacker Dorance Armstrong will miss Week 1 due to a suspension. Depth at center is thin after Nick Allegretti’s calf injury, leading to waived veteran Julian Good-Jones and Matt Gulbin as the lone backup center, with potential waiver or veteran additions on the horizon. Rookie Kaliakmanis earned the third QB spot and Kaytron Allen saw increased reps at running back as McNichols recovers, but more roster tweaks are expected before the opener against Philadelphia.