{
  "id": 12950848,
  "title": "Commanders Surprisingly Waive Recently Drafted RB Before Giants Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/commanders-surprisingly-waive-recently-drafted-rb-before-giants-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T20:39:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/commanders-surprisingly-waive-recently-drafted-rb-before-giants-game-12543860"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Washington Commanders are set to face off against the New York Giants in their upcoming Week 5 matchup, aiming to rebound from their previous loss to the Indianapolis Colts. As Washington prepares for this crucial game, they have made a surprising decision to waive running back Kaytron Allen, who was recently drafted in the sixth round of the NFL draft. Allen, who is 23 years old, had appeared in four games for the Commanders, recording a total of 12 rushing yards and 41 receiving yards. The Commanders' decision to waive Allen, despite his recent performances, suggests that the team is looking to make room for other potential players or move on from the young running back. It remains to be seen how Allen's career might unfold after being waived by the Commanders, as teams in search of additional running back depth could potentially consider him.",
  "summary": "The Washington Commanders have waived running back Kaytron Allen ahead of their matchup against the New York Giants.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}