Athan Kaliakmanis enters at quarterback in preseason

The rookie was the No. 223 pick in April

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 151 min read

Athan Kaliakmanis is now in at QB Via @Commanders on X

What happened: Kaliakmanis followed his entrance with a completion during the 2026 preseason game. He finished 6 of 10 for 87 yards without a touchdown or interception.

Why it matters: The live snaps gave the seventh-round rookie another roster-evaluation opportunity. His performance established an early preseason benchmark in the competition for a depth role.

By the numbers: Kaliakmanis completed 60% of his passes and added 22 rushing yards on two carries.

What to watch: His workload and efficiency in the remaining preseason games will shape his roster case.

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@Commanders 2026-08-15T03:07:46.151012+00:00

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