Commanders Eye Veteran QB Johnson | NFL News

With the NFL preseason over and rosters trimmed to 53, the Washington Commanders are scrambling at quarterback. Jayden Daniels’ injury concerns, Marcus Mariota’s preseason exit, and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis’ uncertain readiness have left a void — one that could be filled by surprise: Josh Johnson. Cut by the Bengals, Johnson brings veteran savvy and familiar ties to Washington, where he starred in 2025 when Daniels and Mariota were sidelined. A fifth-round pick from 2008 with multiple team stints, Johnson’s return could provide crucial depth. Meanwhile, Sam Hartman is headed back to the practice squad, and Kaliakmanis may not be ready for the main roster — forcing the Commanders to decide whether to risk waiving him or keep him under wraps. A move like this makes sense: keeping options open while leveraging experience in a critical position.

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