In Week 11 of the NFL, several former Iowa State players made notable contributions. Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers threw for a touchdown and rushed for another, despite a narrow loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

David Montgomery shone for the Detroit Lions, scoring two touchdowns in a dominant victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Meanwhile, Breece Hall and Will McDonald IV had solid performances for the New York Jets, although the team fell to the Indianapolis Colts.

The Washington Commanders have wrapped up their initial 53-man roster, with defensive lineman John Ridgeway making the cut and tight end Cole Turner being waived.

Other notable releases included wide receivers Martavis Bryant, Sam Hartman, and Trace McSorley among many others.

Injuries have also impacted the team, with several players placed on injured reserve and the PUP list.

The Washington Commanders are finalizing their roster cuts to meet the 53-player limit by the deadline.

Recently released players include Sam Hartman, a quarterback who may return to the practice squad, and cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields.

Several others, including Julian Good-Jones and James Pierre, have also been cut, as the team prepares for the upcoming season.