Tom Pelissero reports that the Commanders are releasing QB Sam Hartman, who has a chance to return to the team’s practice squad.
Hartman, 24, began his career at Wake Forest before transferring to Notre Dame. He was named Second-team All-ACC in 2021, Third-team All-ACC in 2022, and won the Brian Piccolo Award in 2022.
He later caught on with the Commanders after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.
In four seasons with the Demon Deacons and one with the Fighting Irish, Hartman started 57 of his 60 games and compiled a record of 34-20. He completed 1,135 of his 1,898 passes (59.8 percent) for 15,656 yards, 134 touchdowns, and 49 interceptions. He also rushed 462 times for 979 yards (2.1 YPC) and 20 touchdowns.
We will have more on Hartman as it becomes available.
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