Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced that receiver Stefon Diggs would be held out of Wednesday’s practice, leading up to Sunday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He quickly followed that up with the fact that he’ll be a full go on Thursday.
This isn’t related to the shot Diggs took to his hand during a Week 6 loss to San Francisco. While he didn’t say so expressly, this seems like veteran workload management. Diggs was formally listed with hand and hamstring issues, but was also designated
as being given veteran rest.
The Commanders have done things like this in the past, to help veterans be fresh and at their best on game day.
That’s the most important thing for a player like Diggs, who will be instrumental with Terry McLaurin out for the season with a torn patellar tendon.
Defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw was also held out of practice, and Quinn made it seem like a longshot that he’ll play against the Eagles. He was formally listed with a knee injury. Tight end John Bates didn’t practice with a shoulder injury. Those are injuries to monitor, considering the important roles they play.
Receiver Treylon Burks (foot) and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle) were limited. Quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) was a full participant.
Defensive lineman Johnny Newton’s 21-day practice window was opened on Wednesday, following his formal designation to return off injured reserve.
Here’s the full participation report:
DNP
TE John Bates – Didn’t practice with a new shoulder injury
WR Stefon Diggs – Vet rest day, also listed with previous hamstring injury, new hand injury from Week 6
DT Javon Kinlaw – Injured knee vs 49ers and unlikely to play Sunday
Limited
WR Treylon Burks – Suffered foot injury vs 49ers
DL Charles Omenihu – Missed Week 5 with groin/ankle injuries
DT Jer’Zhan Newton – 21-day practice window opened; returning from IR (pec)
Full
QB Jayden Daniels – Still listed with Week 2 elbow dislocation
QB Marcus Mariota – First full practice since Week 4 MCL injury
CB Fabian Moreau – Knee injury shows up after playing more than usual in Week 5
TE Colson Yankoff – New knee injury
