The Washington Commanders held the team’s first full practice as they prepare for a home, primetime game against the Chargers. Terry McLaurin is still not practicing, and Dan Quinn said they would be monitoring
his progress this week. He suffered a hip injury in Week 3, and hasn’t practiced since. McLaurin got a second opinion, but didn’t need surgery and wasn’t going to be placed on injured reserve. He’s now trending towards missing his third game of the season.
Washington could be getting a wide receiver back off the shelf with Noah Brown returning to practice this week. He’s missed the last three games due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 2. Brown practiced with the team yesterday, and was limited in the team’s first official practice of the week.
Chris Rodriguez Jr was the only other player who didn’t practice due to injury. He’s listed with a new calf injury. Deebo Samuel Sr missed two practices last week due to a heel injury, but practice fully on Friday and scored the final touchdown against the Chargers last Sunday. He’s still listed with the heel injury, but had the team’s only vet rest day.
John Bates made his return to the field after missing two games with a groin injury. He was also dealing with a calf injury, but neither of those ailments are listed today. He did pick up a new shoulder injury, and he was limited today.
Sam Cosmi’s 21-day practice window was opened last week. This gave him three weeks to get back on the active roster, or he would get shut down for the season. Cosmi tore his ACL during a divisional round playoff win over the Detroit Lions. When Cosmi returns, Washington will need to adjust their offensive line again.
DNP
WR Terry McLaurin – Suffered a quad injury vs the Raiders, sought second opinion
RB Chris Rodriguez – Listed with a new calf injury
Limited
TE John Bates – Missed two games with a groin injury, now listed with a shoulder injury
WR Noah Brown – Dealing with knee injury since June, Missed last three games with groin injury
Full
RT Sam Cosmi – 21-day practice window opened last week
QB Jayden Daniels – Returned last week after missing two games due to knee sprain
Vet Rest day
WR Deebo Samuel – Had a new heel injury last week
No Injury Designation
S Ale Kaho – Suffered concussion vs Atlanta, cleared protocol, but was inactive vs Chargers
CB Mike Sainristil – Listed with a knee injury last week
S Percy Butler –Dealing with a hip injury the last two weeks
The Los Angeles Chargers are also dealing with several injuries, including to both of their starting tackles. Joe Alt was described as doubtful for this week’s game earlier today.
