The Washington Commanders finished their preseason schedule with a 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, leaving several questions unanswered about their roster. Here are five takeaways from Saturday’s game.
Firstly, the team is still undecided on whether to keep three quarterbacks on the active roster for the season. Sam Hartman struggled in the first half, throwing three turnovers and losing his starting job. Josh Johnson showed some promise, but also ran into problems with a pass interception in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, Brandon Coleman got much-needed work after being sidelined by injury during training camp. The veteran tackle said it was huge for him to get game reps before Week 1.
Colson Yankoff provided one of the few bright spots for the offense, catching a 52-yard reception that helped spark a field goal in the second quarter.
Noah Brown is closing in on a return from his injury, impressing coaches with his speed and agility during practice. Coach Dan Quinn said the “arrow is pointing up” on Brown’s health.
The Commanders face an important decision-making period as they prepare for the start of the 2025 season. They must cut their roster down to 53 players in the next two weeks, while also searching for options to improve their talent pool. With several questions still unanswered, including their search for a third quarterback and how many linemen to keep on the roster, the team will need to take its time and work through these decisions carefully.
Source: https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-ravens-preseason-takeaways-2025