Sam Hartman - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signed to Commanders' PS The Commanders signed Hartman to the practice squad Monday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hartman went undrafted in 2024, and while he has remained affiliated with the Commanders since then, he has mostly been relegated to the practice squad. There's a chance the 27-year-old could be elevated during the 2026 campaign, though he still likely wouldn't see any action.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Washington The Commanders waived Hartman on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Impact Hartman has evidently lost the backup quarterback battle to Marcus Mariota and seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis. The 27-year-old will now be subject to waivers. If Hartman goes unclaimed, the Commanders would like to have the quarterback back with the team on the practice squad.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens bludgeon Commanders 41-3 in preseason finale, but Tyler Loop misses 2 more field goals

Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano each threw a touchdown pass in a dominant first half for the Baltimore Ravens, who wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 41-3 rout of the Washing...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Sam Hartman hits Jacoby Jones on the run for 24 yards Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman hits wide receiver Jacoby Jones on the run for 24 yards.

AUGUST 22 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders to play starters in preseason game vs. Detroit, unsure about Jayden Daniels

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn revealed that “a good amount of starters” will play during Saturday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Marcus Mariota Injury Raises Stakes of Commanders' Backup QB Battle With backup quarterback Marcus Mariota out for the remaining preseason games, Sam Hartman and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis will now get a lot mo...

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right knee

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, coach Dan Quinn confirmed

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Chance to be QB2 sans Mariota Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Sunday that Marcus Mariota has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee, which puts Hartman in position to be the Commanders' backup quar...

Impact Mariota picked up the injury during the Commanders' 20-7 preseason win over the Dolphins on Friday, and follow-up tests confirmed a sprained MCL. Hartman didn't have the best performance in the Commanders' preseason opener, completing eight of 15 passes for 80 yards and an interception while turning three carries into 13 yards. Given that he's been Washington's emergency QB3 since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in April of 2024, Hartman figures to be ahead of Athan Kaliakmanis to be the team's backup quarterback behind Jayden Daniels while Mariota is sidelined, though the Commanders may bring in a veteran quarterback to compete for the QB2 job.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins' Malik Willis has impressive start, Marcus Mariota injured as Commanders win 20-7

Malik Willis got off to an impressive start as Miami’s new quarterback, leading a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive as the Dolphins lost 20-7 to the Washington Commanders Friday nig...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Hartman heaves 17-yard laser to Lane Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman rips a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Jaylin Lane to set up the Commanders in scoring position.

AUGUST 15 • COMMANDERS.COM

Hartman shows love to Burks on 16-yard dart Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman tosses a 16-yard dart to wide receiver Treylon Burks.

AUGUST 15 • COMMANDERS.COM

Emergency QB versus Philadelphia Hartman (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the Commanders' emergency third quarterback Sunday versus the Eagles.

Impact Hartman will once again operate as the team's No. 3 option at QB, a role he's become rather accustomed to this season. Josh Johnson will serve as the starting quarterback while Jeff Driskel gets the nod at backup against Philadelphia.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Operating as No. 3 QB Hartman is inactive for Thursday's game against the Cowboys but will act as Washington's emergency No. 3 quarterback.

Impact Hartman will only be eligible to suit up versus Dallas on Thursday if both Josh Johnson and Jeff Driskel are forced out of the Christmas Day contest. His opportunity to handle the emergency role comes with Jayden Daniels (elbow) and Marcus Mariota (hand) both already ruled out. Hartman is still vying for a chance to make his regular-season debut.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Washington's roster The Commanders signed Hartman from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Hartman has been on the Commanders' practice squad since late August after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He has been signed to the active roster to serve as the Commanders' emergency third quarterback behind Josh Johnson and Jeff Driskel for Thursday's game against the Cowboys due to the absences of Jayden Daniels (elbow) and Marcus Mariota (hand). As the emergency QB3, Hartman would be prohibited from playing in Week 17 unless Johnson and Driskel were both to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. Hartman has not played in a regular-season game since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in April of 2024.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt

With Jayden Daniels shut down for the regular season because of an elbow injury and backup Marcus Mariota sidelined, the Washington Commanders will start Josh Johnson against the D...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 23, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders sign Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals' practice squad and put Cosmi, Lane, Goldman on IR

Quarterback Jeff Driskel has signed with the Washington Commanders to give them another last-resort option at that position with Jayden Daniels shut down for the season and top bac...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

PHOTOS | Sam Hartman spreads holiday cheer at Ronald McDonald House DC Quarterback Sam Hartman made spirits bright at RMH DC where he spent time doing crafts with kids and handing out toys.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

PHOTOS | Commanders Visit Hospital at Ronald McDonald House Ahead of the team's Crucial Catch game, Sheldon Day, Sam Hartman and Major Tuddy visited the Ronald McDonald House in Northern Virginia. In...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

CJ Carr is better in this passing category than predecessors Riley Leonard and Sam Hartman Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is already better than his predecessor’s Riley Leonard and Sam Hartman in this passing category.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Kliff Kingsbury Doesn't Want Sam Hartman Anywhere Near His Hypothetical Daughter Kliff Kingsbury jokes Commanders QB Sam Hartman is too handsome to date his imaginary daughter, praising the team’s character while spotligh...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Sticking around in Washington The Commanders signed Hartman to the practice squad Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Washington Hartman was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Washington Hartman was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.

Impact 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 potentially destined to rejoin their practice unit ahead of 2025.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders release former Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman | Sporting News Sam Hartman is now subject to waivers.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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