Commanders drop 30-3 to Ravens as roster decisions loom

The Washington Commanders finished their 2025 preseason with a 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, sealing a winless slate as the team shifts its focus to final roster decisions ahead of cutdown day. With most starters held out, the game underscored depth concerns and highlighted which players are positioned to survive the 53-man roster shuffle that looms.

Baltimore controlled the game from the opening whistle, building a 27-3 lead by halftime. Washington’s offense struggled without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, who did not play, and without the rhythm provided by regular-season reps. Sam Hartman started the drive for the Commanders’ offense but was hampered by accuracy issues and turnovers; he tossed an interception and later contributed a fumble, signaling continued development questions at the QB3/quarterback depth tier. Josh Johnson also saw action, facing pressure to prove he can be a reliable veteran option behind Daniels and Marcus Mariota, but he threw an end-zone interception as part of a difficult day.

On the field, the Commanders found clearer bright spots among their role players. Running back Ale Kaho, an undrafted rookie, stood out in the group, delivering...