Normally, we can expect to see the starters knocking off the cobwebs for at least a series or two, before the backups and roster hopefuls hit the field. This year, Dan Quinn devoted the entire preseason opener to player evaluation. Hopefully that means he doesn’t have a lot of questions about the starting roster.

Washington Commanders released linebacker Dominique Hampton. This decision came after a 48-18 loss to the New England Patriots. Hampton, a fifth-round pick, recorded only five tackles. The team also signed Essang Bassey,