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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt to start Sat Sep 13, 05:10 PM
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is 'expected to be the starting running back' moving forward, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
| Footballguys view: With Austin Ekeler out for the rest of the season with a torn Achilles' it's not a surprise to hear this news. Croskey-Merritt is a three-down back who doesn't waste a lot of motion as a runner. Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez will work as the reserve runners behind Croskey-Merritt. |
Commanders | Lawrence Cager brought back to practice squad Sat Sep 13, 11:45 AM
The Washington Commanders re-signed free-agent TE Lawrence Cager (Commanders) to their practice squad Saturday, Sept. 13. In a corresponding move, P Mitch Wishnowsky was released from the practice squad.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels undergoes MRI exam Sat Sep 13, 11:26 AM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his knee Friday, Sept. 12. According to 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen, he was limping noticeably at the end of Week 2's game versus the Green Bay Packers. Results of the exam are not yet known.
| Footballguys view: Daniels completed 24-of-42 passes for 200 yards with two touchdowns in the Commanders' 27-18, Week 2 loss to the Packers. On the ground, Daniels only had 17 yards rushing. We'll see if the results reveal any further concerns here. It's not the news you wanted after two contests, and we hope it's much ado about nothing. Stay tuned. |
Commanders | Deatrich Wise Jr. done for the year Fri Sep 12, 01:06 PM
Washington Commanders Deatrich Wise Jr. (quad) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Wise will undergo surgery for the injury.
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Commanders | Eleven tackles for Bobby Wagner Fri Sep 12, 01:51 AM
Washington Commanders LB Bobby Wagner led the team with 11 tackles (three solo) in a Week 2 defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers.
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Commanders | Deebo Samuel finds the end zone Fri Sep 12, 01:36 AM
Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel collected a game-high seven receptions, 44 yards, and a touchdown versus the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. He was targeted eight times, which tied for second-most on the club.
| Footballguys view: Samuel's targets are often going to come close to the line of scrimmage, so at least his catch rate against this stingy Packer defense was pretty good. Samuel's touchdown was in garbage time, but he also had a 50-yard kickoff return to show that he is still a very viable NFL weapon. His role in the backfield could increase with the injury to Austin Ekeler. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin held in check Fri Sep 12, 01:22 AM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin had five catches for 48 yards in a Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. McLaurin was targeted a game-high nine times.
| Footballguys view: Jayden Daniels simply did not have time to look downfield and find McLaurin. The Packers are going to frustrate most, if not all, downfield passing games they face in 2025. The good news for Cleveland next week is that they don't really have a vertical passing game with Joe Flacco anyway. McLaurin has a decent chance of a ceiling game next week against the Raiders to put the memory of his hold-in and slow start in the rear view mirror. |
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Commanders | Zach Ertz leads the team in receiving Fri Sep 12, 01:05 AM
Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz had six receptions (on eight targets) for 64 yards and a touchdown during the team's 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Ertz also drew a holding penalty in the end zone to set up another score. He has still got it at 34, and Jayden Daniels needed his prowess in the short and intermediate game to move the ball in the second half. Ertz has scored in both games this year and should be in fantasy lineups against the Raiders next week. He will be a priority pickup if he's out there in short bench leagues. |
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Commanders | Austin Ekeler likely done for the year Fri Sep 12, 12:52 AM
Updating an earlier report, Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (Achilles) is believed to have suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon during the team's Week 2 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. He will undergo imaging to confirm the injury on Friday, Sept. 12. Prior to departing, Ekeler carried the ball eight times for 17 yards to go along with two receptions for seven yards.
| Footballguys view: Ekeler had been showing his signature burst and creativity from the Chargers days as a Commander even though they didn't give him a large enough role to flourish in fantasy leagues. Washington's offense will miss him more than fantasy teams. If this is it for Ekeler, he will go down as one of the best UDFA backs in NFL history, and an inspiration to small school college players and undrafted players everywhere. |
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt sees limited work on TNF Fri Sep 12, 12:35 AM
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt had four carries for 17 yards in a Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Croskey-Merritt was targeted once in the passing game but did not record a reception.
| Footballguys view: The game script was terrible for the Washington running game, and this is a Packers defense that bottled up a much more robust Lions running game in Week 1. We shouldn't read too much into this as an indicator of Croskey-Merritt's prospects going forward. He could get marginally more snaps with Austin Ekeler likely gone for the season, but expect the Commanders to bring in a veteran back who can help replace Ekeler in the passing game. |
Commanders | Jayden Daniels salvages some late value Fri Sep 12, 12:11 AM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 24 of 42 passes for 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Daniels, who took four sacks, ran seven times for 17 yards as well.
| Footballguys view: One of the two touchdowns came in garbage time. The Packers have blown out two of the 2024 NFC playoff teams to begin the season, and two multi-faceted, high-powered offenses have been left without ways to move the ball consistently against the controlled chaos the Packers defense creates. Daniels did very little until the last 19 minutes of the game. It's scary to imagine what the Packers defense is going to do to the Browns next week, but Daniels should bounce back against the Raiders. |
Commanders | Austin Ekeler exits with Achilles injury Thu Sep 11, 11:07 PM
Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers after suffering an Achilles injury.
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Commanders | Jonathan Jones exits early Thu Sep 11, 11:04 PM
Washington Commanders CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring) is questionable to return to the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers after exiting with a hamstring injury.
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Commanders | Noah Brown ruled out Thu Sep 11, 10:58 PM
Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers after suffering a groin injury.
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Commanders | John Bates injures groin Thu Sep 11, 10:45 PM
Washington Commanders TE John Bates (groin) will not return to the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers after exiting with a groin injury.
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Commanders | Deatrich Wise Jr. carted off Thu Sep 11, 09:03 PM
Washington Commanders DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (leg) was carted off during the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers after suffering a leg injury.
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Commanders | Micah McFadden placed on IR Thu Sep 11, 09:01 PM
New York Giants LB Micah McFadden (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Sept. 11.
Link to story Commanders | Week 2 Washington Commanders inactives Thu Sep 11, 07:05 PM
The Washington Commanders have declared LB Ale Kaho, OL Trent Scott, P Mitch Wishnowsky, OT George Fant, QB Josh Johnson, RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. and LB Kain Medrano inactive for Week 2.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels not on injury report Wed Sep 10, 03:47 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (wrist) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 10, and is not on the injury report for Week 2.
Link to story Commanders | Austin Ekeler limited in practice Wed Sep 10, 03:43 PM
Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (shoulder) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and was not given a game designation.
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Commanders | Week 2 injury report for Washington Wed Sep 10, 03:39 PM
Washington Commanders P Tress Way (back) and DL Deatrich Wise Jr. (knee) were limited in practice on Wednesday, Sept. 10. and is questionable for Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. WR Noah Brown (rest) did not practice on Wednesday and was not given a game designation. RB Austin Ekeler (shoulder) was limited in practice on Wednesday and was not given a game designation. TE John Bates (shoulder), QB Jayden Daniels (wrist), and DL Daron Payne (calf) practiced in full on Wednesday and no longer appear on the injury report. TE Zach Ertz (rest), CB Jonathan Jones (rest), CB Marshon Lattimore (rest), LB Von Miller (rest), and OT Laremy Tunsil (rest) were not given practice designations on Wednesday but are expected to play.
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Commanders | Lawrence Cager off practice squad Wed Sep 10, 02:18 PM
Washington Commanders TE Lawrence Cager was released from the practice squad Wednesday, Sept. 10.
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49ers | San Francisco Signing PK Eddy Piñeiro Tue Sep 9, 08:11 PM
The San Francisco 49ers are adding veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro to their active roster, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, following the waiving of Jake Moody on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Piñeiro, 29, has a career record of 111 made field goals on 126 attempts since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the then-Oakland Raiders in 2018. He has also successfully converted 116 of 126 extra point attempts. Piñeiro most recently spent three seasons with the Carolina Panthers. In 2024, he made 22 of 26 field goal attempts and 33 of 35 extra points. |
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Commanders | Washington works out two punters Tue Sep 9, 07:53 PM
Free-agent Ps Eddie Czaplicki (Chiefs) and Mitch Wishnowsky (49ers) were worked out Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Link to story Commanders | Tress Way nursing back injury Tue Sep 9, 07:50 PM
Washington Commanders P Tress Way (back) might be able to play in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Sept. 11, head coach Dan Quinn suggested Tuesday. However, Way was limited in practice due to a back injury.
Link to story Commanders | Tuesday injury report for Washington Tue Sep 9, 04:32 PM
Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz (rest), CB Jonathan Jones (rest), CB Marshon Lattimore (rest), LB Von Miller (rest), and DL Daron Payne (calf/rest) did not practice on Tuesday, Sept. 9. WR Noah Brown (knee) and RB Austin Ekeler (shoulder) were limited in practice. TE John Bates (shoulder), QB Jayden Daniels (wrist), and DL Deatrich Wise Jr. (knee) all practiced in full.
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Commanders | Quinn: Zero Concerns About Jayden Daniels' Wrist Tue Sep 9, 02:38 PM
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared on Monday's injury report with a right wrist issue, but there's no concern about his availability for Thursday's game against the Packers. Head coach Dan Quinn said at his Tuesday press conference that the team has "zero concerns" about Daniels' health.
| Footballguys view: Quinn explained that listing Daniels as a full participant on the estimated practice report was simply about transparency and that the rookie is on track to play without restrictions. Daniels played every snap in the Week 1 win over the Giants, going 19-of-30 for 233 yards and a touchdown while adding 68 rushing yards on 11 carries. We'll continue to watch for more, but Daniels will likely play every snap against the Packers on Thursday night. |
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Commanders | Chris Moore back on practice squad Mon Sep 8, 07:04 PM
Washington Commanders WR Chris Moore reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Sept. 8, after being on the active roster for Week 1.
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Commanders | Monday practice report for Washington Mon Sep 8, 05:26 PM
Washington Commanders P Tress Way (back) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 8. WR Noah Brown (knee) and RB Austin Ekeler (shoulder) were limited during practice. TE John Bates (shoulder), QB Jayden Daniels (wrist), DT Daron Payne (calf) and DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (knee) fully participated in practice. The Commanders only held a walkthrough Monday, so the report is an estimation.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels a full participant Mon Sep 8, 05:22 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (wrist) fully participated in practice Monday, Sept. 8. The Commanders only held a walkthrough Monday, so this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders didn't practice, but they estimate that Daniels would have been a full participant. Daniels played all 70 snaps on Sunday and showed no sign of injury. He went 19-of-30 for 233 yards and a touchdown and ran for 68 yards on 11 carries in the 21-6 win over the Giants. Wide receiver Noah Brown (knee) and running back Austin Ekeler (shoulder) were listed as limited. We'll follow up in coming days. |
Commanders | Limited practice for Austin Ekeler Mon Sep 8, 05:17 PM
Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (shoulder) was limited during practice Monday, Sept. 8. The Commanders only held a walkthrough Monday, so this is an estimation.
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Commanders | Noah Brown listed as limited Mon Sep 8, 05:16 PM
Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (knee) was limited during practice Monday, Sept. 8. The Commanders only held a walkthrough Monday, so this is an estimation.
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Commanders | Noah Brown records three-catch day in opener Mon Sep 8, 12:49 AM
Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown caught two of his three targets for 27 yards in Week 1 versus the New York Giants.
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Commanders | Bobby Wagner logs 10 stops Sun Sep 7, 08:31 PM
Washington Commanders LB Bobby Wagner finished with 10 tackles, including five solo stops, in a 21-6 win over the New York Giants in Week 1.
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Commanders | Zach Ertz finds the end zone Sun Sep 7, 08:23 PM
Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz caught three of his five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in a 21-6 win over the New York Giants in Week 1.
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Commanders | Quiet opener for Terry McLaurin Sun Sep 7, 08:11 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin caught two of his four targets for 27 yards in a 21-6 win over the New York Giants in Week 1.
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Commanders | Deebo Samuel shines in team debut Sun Sep 7, 08:03 PM
Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel caught seven of his 10 targets for 77 yards and added a 19-yard touchdown run in a 21-6 win over the New York Giants in Week 1.
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Commanders | Austin Ekeler totals 57 yards in Week 1 Sun Sep 7, 07:41 PM
Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler rushed for 26 yards on six carries and caught all three of his targets for 31 yards in Week 1 versus the New York Giants.
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt makes the most of limited work Sun Sep 7, 07:37 PM
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran 10 times for 82 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Croskey-Merritt failed to haul in his only target.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt didn't get a lot of action early, but he scored a key touchdown and got a key long run late as the Commanders were putting the game away. He has only earned more opportunities heading into a game at Lambeau in Week 2. |
Commanders | Jayden Daniels turns in workmanlike Week 1 effort Sun Sep 7, 07:29 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels finished 19-of-30 for 233 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 versus the New York Giants. Daniels also rushed 11 times for 68 yards.
| Footballguys view: Daniels relied on Deebo Samuel as his main target. He had a good, not great fantasy day, but more was there if he had hit Terry McLaurin on a deep ball he overthrew. Two of the Commanders scores came on the ground to further lower Daniels' output. The tough Packers defense is a good test for him next week. |
Commanders | Week 1 Washington Commanders inactives Sun Sep 7, 11:44 AM
The Washington Commanders have declared LB Ale Kaho, OL Trent Scott, OT George Fant, QB Josh Johnson, RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., LB Kain Medrano and DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste inactive for Week 1.
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Commanders | Chris Rodriguez not active Sun Sep 7, 11:37 AM
Washington Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been declared inactive for the Week 1 game.
Link to story Commanders | Washington elevates Chris Moore Sat Sep 6, 04:16 PM
Washington Commanders practice squad WR Chris Moore was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Sept. 6, and will be available for the Week 1 game.
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Commanders | Week 1 injury report for WAS Fri Sep 5, 05:12 PM
Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (knee) and CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 5, but are not on the injury report for Week 1. DE Dorance Armstrong (knee), PK Matt Gay (illness) and QB Marcus Mariota (Achilles) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Brown has been sidelined for months with a knee injury that the team hasn't said much about, but it sounds like he'll be ready to go for the season opener. This doesn't change the outlook of Deebo Samuel or Terry McLaurin, but it could help Jayden Daniels. |
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Commanders | No designation for Noah Brown Fri Sep 5, 04:59 PM
Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 5, but is not on the injury report for Week 1.
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Commanders | Thursday practice report for Washington Thu Sep 4, 04:41 PM
Washington Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong (knee), WR Noah Brown (knee) and CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 4. PK Matt Gay (illness) and QB Marcus Mariota (Achilles) fully participated in practice.
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Commanders | Limited practice for Noah Brown Thu Sep 4, 04:34 PM
Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 4.
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Commanders | Wednesday practice report for Commanders Wed Sep 3, 03:58 PM
DE Dorance Armstrong (knee), WR Noah Brown (knee), and CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring) were limited in practice on Wednesday, Sept. 3. PK Matt Gay (illness) and QB Marcus Mariota (Achilles) practiced in full on Wednesday. TE Zach Ertz (rest) was not given a practice designation on Wednesday.
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Commanders | Noah Brown limited Wednesday Wed Sep 3, 03:51 PM
Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 3.
| Footballguys view: When healthy, Brown will be the no.3 receiver behind Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel. Add in targets for TE Zach Ertz and the running backs Austin Ekeler/Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and you can see how little there may be for Brown in the Commanders' passing attack. |
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Commanders | Zach Ertz receives day off Wed Sep 3, 03:50 PM
Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 3.
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