Sam Hartman Injury News & Updates
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Sticking around in Washington
The Commanders signed Hartman to the practice squad Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hartman was unable to beat out veteran Josh Johnson for the QB3 spot on the Commanders' 53-man roster, but the former will stick around as the team's quarterback on the practice squad. Hartman completed 25 of 46 passes for 207 yards and four interceptions while turning six carries into 40 yards across the Commanders' three preseason games.
Aug 26, 2025
Let go by Washington
Hartman was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Hartman saw action in all three of Washington's preseason contests, completing 25 of 46 passes for 207 yards, but he also threw four interceptions. The 26-year-old spent the majority of the 2024 campaign on the Commanders' practice squad, and he appears to be potentially destined to rejoin their practice unit ahead of 2025.
Aug 8, 2025
Struggles in preseason start
Hartman completed nine of 19 passes for 64 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Friday's 48-18 preseason loss to the Patriots. He added one rushing attempt for six yards.
ANALYSIS
Hartman got the start with Jayden Daniels resting and Marcus Mariota (lower leg) unavailable. The former Notre Dame quarterback played deep into the second quarter before being replaced by veteran Josh Johnson, who threw for 173 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Hartman and Johnson will continue to compete for the third spot on the depth chart in Washington's second preseason game, Aug. 18 against the Bengals.
Aug 8, 2025
Starting in preseason opener
Hartman will be the Commanders' starting quarterback for Friday's preseason game against the Patriots, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
With Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota (lower leg) not suiting up, Hartman will command the offense to begin Friday's game while Josh Johnson serves as the backup. Hartman spent most of the 2024 season on the Commanders' practice squad and will get the first crack over Johnson to audition for the QB3 job.
Jan 28, 2025
Inks future deal with Washington
The Commanders signed Hartman to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Hartman signed with the Commanders in late April as an undrafted free agent following six years in college (five with Wake Forest, one with Notre Dame). He spent most of the year on Washington's practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he had a brief stint on the Commanders' active roster due to Marcus Mariota landing on injured reserve in early September with a chest injury. Hartman would have a better chance at making Washington's 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign if Mariota opts to sign elsewhere in free agency.
Oct 12, 2024
Joins Commanders' practice squad
Washington signed Hartman to its practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The Commanders waived Hartman on Thursday, and they're bringing him back onto their practice squad just two days later now that he's cleared waivers. As long as Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota and Jeff Driskel remain healthy, he's not likely to be elevated any time soon.
Oct 10, 2024
Let go by Washington
Hartman was waived by the Commanders on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Hartman was relegated to the No. 4 quarterback role with Washington in Week 6 and he'll now be able to be claimed off waivers by any team in the league. If he goes unclaimed, Hartman will likely return to Washington as a member of the team's practice squad.
Oct 6, 2024
Healthy scratch
Hartman (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Hartman has ben serving as the team's emergency QB to start the season, but with Marcus Mariota's return from injury, the Notre Dame product will be relegated to the team's No. 4 option on the positional depth chart at quarterback.
Sep 29, 2024
Emergency QB in Week 4
Hartman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Cardinals but will serve as the emergency quarterback for the contest.
ANALYSIS
Hartman will continue in the same role he's held through the first three games of the regular season, and he'll only be able to enter Sunday's game if both Jayden Daniels and Jeff Driskel become unavailable due to injury or an ejection.
Sep 23, 2024
Emergency quarterback in Week 3
Hartman will serve as the Commanders' emergency third quarterback in Monday night's matchup against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Hartman will serve as Washington's No. 3 quarterback for the third time in just as many weeks. The Notre Dame product will be allowed to enter Monday night's contest only if both Jayden Daniels and Jeff Driskel becoming unavailable due to ejection or injury.
Sep 15, 2024
Will be emergency QB again
Hartman will serve as Washington's emergency third quarterback Sunday versus the Giants.
ANALYSIS
It's the second straight week in which Hartman will serve as the emergency third QB. He'll be able to enter Sunday's contest only if both Jayden Daniels and Jeff Driskel become unavailable due to injury or ejection.
Sep 8, 2024
Serving as emergency quarterback
Hartman (coach's decision) is designated as Washington's emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Though he's technically inactive, Hartman will be available to step in under center in the event that both Jayden Daniels and Jeff Driskel go down due to injury. Hartman figures to serve in that same role at least until Marcus Mariota (chest) is healthy again.
Sep 7, 2024
Added to active roster
The Commanders signed Hartman to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The move corresponds with Marcus Mariota (chest) landing on injured reserve. With Mariota sidelined for at least the first four games of the regular season, Hartman will serve as the third-string quarterback behind starter Jayden Daniels and newly acquired backup Jeff Driskel.
Aug 28, 2024
Joins Commanders' taxi squad
Hartman signed with the Commanders' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Hartman sat out for most of training camp due to a shoulder injury, but he will stick around in Washington to serve as the team's practice squad quarterback. Marcus Mariota (groin) and Jeff Driskel are slated behind 2024 No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels on the depth chart. Hartman would figure to move up to the active roster should either of those three quarterbacks miss time.
Aug 27, 2024
Won't make team
Hartman (shoulder) was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday,
ANALYSIS
Hartman missed most of camp due to a shoulder injury, but since he was not waived with an injury designation, it appears he has since recovered.
Aug 25, 2024
Not suiting up Sunday
Hartman (shoulder) will not play in the Commanders' preseason finale against the Patriots on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Hartman sustained a shoulder injury in the leadup to Washington's second preseason game against Miami on Aug. 17. With Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota (groin) also not playing Sunday, the Commanders will go with Jeff Driskel and Trace McSorley under center for the preseason finale.
Aug 23, 2024
Finally back practicing
Hartman (shoulder) was back practicing Friday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Hartman hurt his shoulder during Washington's 20-17 loss to the Jets in the Commanders' preseason opener earlier this August. He'll finally return to the practice field just two days out from the team's final preseason matchup versus the Patriots. If active on Sunday, the rookie quarterback will need to play at a high level if he wants to elevate himself from what will likely be a practice squad spot this season.
Aug 15, 2024
Ruled out to face Dolphins
Coach Dan Quinn said Thursday that Hartman (shoulder) will not suit up for Saturday's preseason game against Miami, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Hartman and No. 2 quarterback Marcus Mariota (groin) are both ruled out for Washington's second preseason game, so the team inked Trace McSorley as an additional depth option Thursday. As he competes for what will likely amount to a practice squad spot at best, Hartman's next chance to suit up for exhibition action will come Aug. 25 against New England.
Aug 12, 2024
Dealing with shoulder issue
Hartman is out for the week with a shoulder injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's not clear at this point when Hartman picked up the injury or how serious it might be. His absence should open up some reps at practice for veteran journeymen Marcus Mariota and Jeff Driskel.
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