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Commanders waive running back Jaret Patterson

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The Washington Commanders began releasing players Monday morning ahead of Tuesday’s NFL deadline to trim rosters from 90 to 53 players. While none of the early cuts were a surprise, one player was popular among fans: Running back Jaret Patterson. Ben Standig from The Athletic first reported that Washington had waived Patterson, the third-year running back from nearby St. … [Read more...] about Commanders waive running back Jaret Patterson

Commanders roster cuts tracker: Every player Washington has released so far

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The 2023 NFL preseason is over, and all 32 teams must now begin trimming their rosters from 90 to 53 players. Unlike in previous years, there is now only one cutdown day — Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 4:00 p.m. ET. It’s one of the more difficult days on the NFL calendar as the dreams of some young players will end while others are looking to catch on with other teams if not retained on … [Read more...] about Commanders roster cuts tracker: Every player Washington has released so far

Behind the Sweater Number: No. 43

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Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 43