Commanders veteran Lucas Patrick has provided stability at the center spot, which was a point of chaos and poor performance before he was signed on Sept. 16.
Nick Allegretti and rookie Mutt Gulbin struggled before he got to Washington and when called to action, including Sunday’s loss to the L.A. Rams. That happened because Patrick suffered a concussion in that game and is now in the protocol.
That puts his availability for Thursday’s game at the New York Giants in serious jeopardy.
He was a DNP on
the Monday injury report leading into that game, though it’s important to note that it was only an estimation because the Commanders didn’t conduct a formal workout.
Head coach Dan Quinn was non-committal about whether Allegretti or Gulbin would fill in if Patrick can’t go.
Amik Robertson suffered an ankle injury on Sunday, but further evaluation shows that the veteran cornerback avoided a serious situation.
Quinn said in his Monday press conference that the Commanders are “optimistic” about Robertson’s availability for Thursday night’s game against the New York Giants.
That was reflected in Monday’s practice report was categorized as a full participant.
Quinn also alluded to optimism surrounding Treylon Burks, who missed the Rams game with a foot injury, but it must be a bit guarded. Tuesday’s practice will be a big test for the receiver who is now part of the starting lineup. He was considered a non-participant on the estimated report.
Center Lucas Patrick is in the concussion protocol and was also a DNP. Tight end Colson Yankoff (knee) was estimated to have been a non-participant.
Tight end Chig Okonkwo (hip) and defensive lineman Shy Tuttle (shoulder) were considered limited
Here’s the full participation report:
DNP
WR Treylon Burks – Suffered foot injury vs 49ers
C Lucas Patrick – Is in the concussion protocol
TE Colson Yankoff – A knee injury suffered in Week 8
Limited
TE Chig Okonkwo – Dealing with a hip injury from Rams game
DL Shy Tuttle – Has a shoulder issue from Week 8
Full
TE John Bates – Hurt his shoulder vs. Eagles
QB Jayden Daniels – Still listed with Week 2 elbow dislocation
CB Amik Robertson – Incurred an ankle injury in Week 9
C Matt Gulbin – has a knee injury
