College football fans know Hartman from his starry days with Wake Forest and Notre Dame. The Charlotte, N.C., native played youth football with Ty and William Gibbs, grandsons of the three-time Super Bowl champion head coach. The iconic Joe Gibbs attended Tuesday’s sweltering practice along with Washington Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green.
All four of the Commanders’ quarterbacks are expected to play on Saturday. Depending on needs elsewhere and the passers’ performances, only two may make the Week 1 active roster. Regardless of when he enters the game, Hartman’s push for a spot begins now.