Dan Quinn spoke to the media before the Commanders’ first practice in Spain. They will use Real Madrid’s practice facilities this week, but also had workouts at the facilities of the European Football
League’s Madrid Bravos. The team held a light practice/walkthrough after he spoke to the media.
Several injured players are with the team in Spain as they prepare to return this season. The Commanders announced this morning that they have opened the 21-day practice window for S Will Harris to return from injured reserve. He suffered a broken fibula in Week 3, but was expected to return later in the season.
WRs Terry McLaurin (quad) and Noah Brown (groin) were both at today’s practice. Quinn told reporters on Monday that McLaurin would travel with the team as part of his recovery process, and he started on-field work this week. He is not playing this week, but could return after the team’s bye. Noah Brown hasn’t practice since getting injured in Week 2. Quinn also confirmed that RB Chris Rodriguez, who left the Lions game with a shoulder injury, will play his week.
The Commanders had some serious discipline issues during Sunday’s blowout loss to the Lions. Team captain Daron Payne was ejected from the game for striking Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, and lost his appeal of the 1-game suspension he received on Monday. Quinn addressed the frustration players are feeling during a losing streak full of blowout losses, and the self-discipline needed to not make costly mistakes.
