Commanders running back Bill Croskey-Merritt had his best game of this early season on Sunday, turning in 82 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries. His high per carry average was boosted by an explosive touchdown, but Croskey-Merritt came out of Sunday’s 27-27 draw with the New York Giants a bit banged up.
He did not participate in Thursday’s practice with a groin injury, per the Commanders. Head coach Dan Quinn didn’t address the issue during his press conference earlier in the day, so clarity
on Croskey-Merritt might not come until Saturday or even beyond.
Also, Austin Ekeler is dealing with a chest injury and was seen by on-site reporters wearing a non-contact jersey. He was formally limited in practice.
The Commanders also practiced without receiver Stefon Diggs and safeties Percy Butler and Tyler Owens, who are all dealing with hamstring injuries. Those guys could return to work later in the week. Defensive lineman Javontae Jean-Baptiste (pectoral) was also out on Thursday.
Defensive lineman Charles Omenihu (groin) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) remained out of practice but were seen by reporters working off to the side.
Quinn said that safety Nick Cross (illness), cornerback Trey Amos (ankle) and running back Jeremy McNichols — the later two are on injured reserve — are expected to be full participants in practice this week.
Here’s the full participation report:
DNP
EDGE Javontae Jean Baptiste – Listed with a new pectoral injury
RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt – Has a groin injury from Week 5
S Percy Butler – Is dealing with a hamstring issue
WR Stefon Diggs – Missed Week 5 with a hamstring strain
S Tyler Owens – Hamstring injury suffered last week
QB Marcus Mariota – Recovering from a sprained MCL in Week 4
DL Charles Omenihu – Missed Week 5 with a groin/ankle injuries
Limited
WR Treylon Burks – A shoulder injury has cropped up
RB Austin Ekeler – Dealing with a chest issue from Week 5
LB Jordan Magee – practice window has opened; was on IR with a hamstring injury
S Quan Martin – Has an illness
WR Terry McLaurin – Dealing with a hamstring injury since Week 4, played in Week 5
CB Fabian Moreau – Knee injury shows up after playing more than usual in Week 5
S Jeremy Reaves – Has a rib injury
Full
S Nick Cross – Listed with an illness. Was hospitalized for internal injuries in Dallas after the game. Ruled out for Sunday after not traveling to London
CB Trey Amos – Recovering from ankle injuries (on IR)
RB Jeremy McNichols – Recovering from a quad injury (on IR)
EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson – Dealing with knee soreness
QB Jayden Daniels – Performing well despite a Week 2 elbow dislocation
DL Javon Kinlaw – Fighting thorugh ankle soreness
RB Rachaad White – Has returned well from a shoulder issue
