Commanders release QB Sam Hartman

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The Washington Commanders released quarterback Sam Hartman on Thursday.

The move comes after Marcus Mariota, backup to rookie Jayden Daniels, dressed for his first game of the season Sunday. He missed the first four weeks while recovering from groin and pectoral injuries.

The Commanders kept Jeff Driskel as their No. 3 quarterback and released Hartman. However, Hartman could