Washington signed Hartman to its practice squad Saturday.
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.
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Commanders' Sam Hartman: Emergency quarterback in Week 3
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Hartman will serve as the Commanders' emergency third quarterback in Monday night's matchup against the Bengals.
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.
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Commanders' Sam Hartman: Will be emergency QB again
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Hartman will serve as Washington's emergency third quarterback Sunday versus the Giants.
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.
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Commanders' Sam Hartman: Serving as emergency quarterback
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Hartman (coach's decision) is designated as Washington's emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
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.
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Commanders' Sam Hartman: Added to active roster
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The Commanders signed Hartman to the active roster Saturday.
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.
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Sam Hartman: Won't make team
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Hartman (shoulder) was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday,
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.
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Commanders' Sam Hartman: Finally back practicing
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Hartman (shoulder) was back practicing Friday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Hartman hurt his shoulder during Washington's 20-17 loss to the Jets in the Commanders' preseason opener Aug. 10. He'll return to the practice field just two days out from the team's final preseason matchup versus the Patriots. If active 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.
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Commanders' Sam Hartman: Ruled out to face Dolphins
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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.
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.
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Commanders' Sam Hartman: Dealing with shoulder issue
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Hartman is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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.
