The Commanders play their final preseason game at home today at noon. There’s little expectation of any starters playing in the game outside of, perhaps, rookie Trey Amos, who missed the Bengals game on Monday night with tight hamstring, and perhaps a running back or two. For a small number of players, today’s game could be their final appearance on an NFL field.
There have been several roster changes in the five days since [the last update published by Hogs Haven](/washington-commanders-depth-chart/370590/washington-commanders-91-man-preseason-depth-chart-ahead-of-bengals-mnf-game). With the final preseason game just hours away, it seemed like a good time to catch up on those changes.
* CB Kevon Seymour (with injury settlement)
* OL Julian Good-Jones cleared waivers and was added to IR
* RB Brian Robinson Jr was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday
* OT George Fant was signed on Tuesday
* Backup center Nick Harris was signed on Thursday
First, and most importantly, it should be clear at a glance that the graphic display below is not a true depth chart that shows the starter and backups at every position. In that kind of true depth chart, a single player may be listed at multiple positions (e.g., the starting left guard might also be the backup center and backup right guard; a cornerback might back up 3 positions in the secondary).
In my ‘depth chart’, each player is assigned a single position because the purpose of the chart is to provide an easy-to-digest look at the full offseason roster. While it is intended to give some indication of positional depth, it is primarily intended as an easy reference for the 90 men (_89 currently healthy_ _\- Sam Cosmi on PUP_) who comprise the Commanders at the moment. I publish these ‘depth charts’ only in the offseason for the primary purpose of helping myself and other fans keep up with the frequent changes to the fluid roster. They do not serve the same function as in-season depth charts.
_The numbers that appear beside some players’ names are 2025 cap hits per Over the Cap. I have not included cap hits below $1.5m._
_The Commanders currently have 42 defensive players, 45 offensive players and 3 special teams players._
_Please note that assigned positions and color coding are my own personal opinions. They do not necessarily represent the thinking of Washington’s coaches or front office, nor are they necessarily consistent with fan consensus. This chart represents my personal interpretation, and may not reflect the thoughts of other writers on Hogs Haven. Finally, when it comes to backup players, I don’t put much effort into making sure that they are on the right or left or behind the specific player that they backup. I mostly just try to fit everyone on the chart efficiently as the goal is to visually represent the offseason roster and not predict regular season usage._
Secondly, since each player can occupy only one position on the chart — even though that player might end up playing several positions in a game or a season — I have to resolve things by making choices. For example, three cornerbacks — **Jonathan Jones**, **Mike Sainristil** and **Noah Igbinoghene** — each have played both wide and slot corner in their NFL careers and are considered competent (or better) at both. I have listed Sainristil as the starting slot corner while Jones and Igbinoghene are shown as backups despite all three starting multiple games in 2024. It’s more than possible that these players may end up being used differently, but a choice had to be made and I made it. This applies to other positions like offensive line, defensive line and wide receiver as well. If you aren’t happy with my choices — well, that’s what the comments section is for.
In a related note, Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt embrace a certain amount of “positionless” play on the defensive side of the ball. I have included a “hybrid” position on this chart that essentially comprises big safeties/small linebackers who don’t fit neatly into just one position group. I added this to the depth chart graphic after Joe Whitt’s press conference in June at which he said that drafted rookie **Kain Medrano** would be tried at both LB and S in training camp:
> Kain is a unique kid because of his receiver background. Is he a linebacker really? Is he a safety?
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> Can he do some of the Jeremy Chin roles? Can he do some of the Frankie Luvu roles?
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> And so, we’re really testing the kid right now to see, alright, what is he going to be? And we’ll really tell a little bit more once we put the pads on.
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> He can really run. Does he have the ability to cover a tight end? Does he have the ability to beat a tackle in the rush? So, is he Frankie or is he Jeremy or is he across of both? And that’s what I’m trying to find out with him.
I ended up populating that position with three young players. Again, if you’re not thrilled with my choices here, feel free to discuss what’s wrong in the comments.
Finally, following the trade of Brian Robinson Jr., I was faced with the task of putting the remaining RBs on his section of the depth chart in order. I opted simply to move Bill Merritt to the top of the list, followed by McNichols and Rodriguez, and I’ve upgraded CRod’s color coding at the same time.
Don’t read anything into that decision — I have no idea who the starting RB will be on the first offensive play against the Giants on September 7th. That’s something else you can discuss in the comments.
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