The Washington Commanders are back at practice after a win, and unfortunately that’s only the second time I’ve been able to write that sentence that season and it’s Week 9. In most other seasons that would mean the mock drafts/coaching searches were weekly features instead of playoff scenarios. This is not most other seasons, and an unexpectedly weak NFC East has kept hope alive for the Commanders season. They host the 4-4 Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and the results of that game will play a big factor
in how the rest of the season is managed, including next week’s trade deadline.
Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media before the team hit the practice fields in Ashburn, VA. The team placed three players on injured reserve this week, including starting DTs Javon Kinlaw (knee) and Daron Payne (foot) who both had likely season-ending surgeries. The Commanders also announced two DT moves before Quinn stepped up to the podium. Ricky Barber was signed from the practice squad, and Daniel Ekuale took his spot there. Washington chose to elevate veteran Byron Cowart for last week’s game against the Eagles, and they still have that option two more times this season.
