ASHBURN, VA (WTKR)- Tuesday marked a tough day for a handful of NFL players, some who were hoping to stay on a roster, others who were aiming to begin their professional football careers.

It was final cutdown day for the 32 franchises, as teams had until 4 p.m. to set their 53-man active rosters. The Commanders opted to release two players with local ties.

Lake Taylor graduate Jalyn Holmes and Virginia Beach native Bobby Price were both cut by Washington. They'll now wait and see if they're signed to the practice squad or claimed off waivers by another team.

Holmes, a defensive end, was picked up by the Commanders last October after being released by the Jets. He appeared in 11 games for the burgundy and gold, tallying 14 tackles and two sacks. He picked up an additional three tackles i

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