Yahoo Fantasy Football on Kaytron Allen

ArticleFantasy football takeaways from NFL's 53-man roster cutdown, injury updates and...August 31, 2026

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Commanders rookie RB Kaytron Allen makes the team with Jeremy McNichols (quad) injured. He probably would've made it regardless but it wasn't a guarantee.

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Allen makes Commanders roster; likely would have regardless of McNichols.

Allen made the Commanders' 53-man roster as a rookie RB. While he probably would have made the team regardless, his roster spot was secured despite Jeremy McNichols' quad injury, indicating the team's confidence in his ability.

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