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Commanders Waive RB Kaytron Allen

The Commanders brought back Austin Ekeler recently and have Jeremy McNichols moving close to returning from injured reserve. Rather than a McNichols activation ballooning Washington’s running back room to five on the 53-man roster, the team cut one of its…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:50 AM
Commanders Waive RB Kaytron Allen
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Commanders have waived rookie running back Kaytron Allen.
  • Washington hopes to sign Allen to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
  • The move comes as running back Jeremy McNichols nears activation from injured reserve.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Commanders have waived rookie running back Kaytron Allen after playing him in each of their first four games. Washington hopes to re-sign the sixth-round pick to their practice squad if he manages to clear waivers without being claimed.

Allen's release comes as the Commanders manage a crowded backfield, with Austin Ekeler recently returning and Jeremy McNichols nearing activation from injured reserve. Selected 187th overall out of Penn State, Allen logged 12 carries for 41 yards for Washington prior to being cut.

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