The Washington Commanders added two players, signing placekicker Michael Badgley and wide receiver Byron Pringle in the past 24 hours. The two signings put the Commanders over the 90-man roster limit. Therefore, two corresponding moves were necessary.
On Tuesday, the Commanders made those moves, releasing an undrafted rookie quarterback and placing an intriguing tight end on injured reserve.
According to the NFL’s waiver wire, Washington released quarterback Tim DeMorat and placed tight end Armani Rogers on IR.
Rogers is the more significant name. He appeared in 11 games for Washington last season as an undrafted rookie. He had five catches for 64 yards. While the Commanders have depth at the tight end position, there is uncertainty with the position.
Rogers expected to have a chance to compete against Logan Thomas, Cole Turner, John Bates, and Curtis Hodges. However, he tore his Achilles during an OTA practice in May.
Washington did not make a noteworthy signing to replace the lost tight end in May, which was telling how they felt about the position moving forward.
Meanwhile, DeMorat had hoped to push for the third-string QB. He signed with the Commanders after going undrafted this year out of Fordham.
DeMorat was an intriguing arm that some hoped to see in training camp. He was a three-time Colonial Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Year. Last season at Fordham, he threw for 4,891 yards and 56 touchdowns.
But, the top of the Commanders’ QB room is in place with second-year pro Sam Howell and veteran Jacoby Brissett. Jake Fromm is now the only other QB on the roster at the start of training camp.
