Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Ruled out with concussion
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Goldman (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Goldman suffered a concussion in last Sunday's win over the Giants and was unable to practice all week. The defensive tackle's absence, combined with Jer'Zhan Newton's (illness) questionable status, leaves Sheldon Day as the only surefire depth option at the position for Saturday's contest.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Questionable with rib issue
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Jones (ribs) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Jones missed the Commanders' Week 15 win over the Giants due to a rib issue, but the cornerback was able to string together two complete practices before logging a DNP Thursday. If Jones can overcome Thursday's setback in time for Saturday's contest, he should reclaim his spot as the primary depth option at cornerback behind current starters Antonio Hamilton and Mike Sainristil.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Questionable with illness
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Newton (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Newton was a new addition to Thursday's injury report with an illness. The defensive tackle's ability to play Saturday will hinge on how quickly his immune system bounces back. The 23-year-old should be set to suit up, but if he is unable to go, Sheldon Day will be the lone reserve option behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Good to go
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Wagner (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Wagner was a full participant in Thursday's practice after missing back-to-back sessions earlier in the week. The linebacker elevated his participation just in time to dodge an injury designation and should be good to go for Saturday's divisional matchup. The veteran will continue his streak of game-day participation, as the 35-year-old has yet to miss a contest this season.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Misses practice Wednesday
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Wagner (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Wagner has now missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he continues to nurse a knee injury. The linebacker has been able to play through the issue the last two weeks, but he'll look to return to practice in some capacity at Thursday's final session prior to Saturday's matchup with the Eagles.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Returns to practice Tuesday
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Jones (ribs) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Jones missed this past Sunday's win over the Giants due to an injury to his ribs. He didn't practice in any capacity last week but he was able to log a full session to begin Week 16 prep, which suggests Jones is on track to return to action Saturday against Philadelphia.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Still managing knee issue
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Wagner (knee) didn't practice Tuesday, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Wagner has been dealing with a knee injury for most of December, but he hasn't yet missed any games. The veteran linebacker was listed as a DNP due both to the knee and "rest" Wednesday, suggesting that his absence was for injury maintenance rather than a setback. The knee issue didn't seem to bother Wagner in Sunday's win against the Giants, as he logged seven tackles while playing every defensive snap for Washington.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Doesn't practice Tuesday
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Goldman (concussion) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Goldman suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over the Giants and appears to still be having symptoms. In order for him to suit up against the Eagles on Saturday, he'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and presumably return to practice in some capacity. If Goldman can't play in Week 16, Jer'Zhan Newton is among those who could see an uptick in defensive snaps.
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Commanders' Javontae Jean-Baptiste: Will remain on IR
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Coach Dan Quinn confirmed today that no players on injured reserve, including Jean-Baptiste (pectoral), will return for the end of the year, Tom Schad of The Washington Post reports.
Jean-Baptiste was forced to undergo surgery for the pectoral injury he suffered in the Commanders' Week 4 loss to the Falcons. The defensive end played just three games this season, totalling six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks. With a near guarantee that his season is over, the 25-year-old will have to look toward a 2026 return to the field.
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Commanders' Trey Amos: Season likely over
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Coach Dan Quinn does not anticipate activating any players currently on injured reserve, including Amos (lower leg), Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Amos suffered a fractured fibula during the Week 10 loss to the Lions, and it appears to have officially ended the rookie's season. With no activations from IR anticipated, the Commanders will likely end their season without either starting cornerback, as Marshon Lattimore (knee) also resides on injured reserve. Amos ends his rookie campaign with 32 tackles (19 solo) and six passes defensed through 10 games.
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Commanders' Drake Jackson: Cleared for full practice
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Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that Jackson (knee/groin) has been cleared for full practice this week, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was activated from injured reserve 12 days ago but has yet to play this season and hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since Week 8 of the 2023 campaign with the 49ers when he suffered a knee injury. It appears Jackson has a real chance to suit up Saturday against the Eagles.
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Darius Rush: Placed on practice-squad IR
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The Commanders placed Rush (groin) on the practice-squad injured list Tuesday.
Rush saw his first action on the regular season in Sunday's win over the Giants, playing two special-teams snaps before going down with the injury. He reverted to the team's practice squad Monday. The 25-year-old will now miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Logs seven tackles in Week 15
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Wagner registered seven tackles (six solo) during the Commanders' 29-21 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Wagner was able to shake off a knee injury to play in Sunday's NFC East showdown, and it didn't appear to bother him as he was able to play every single defensive snap while finishing second on the Commanders in tackles behind Quan Martin (nine). Wagner has tallied at least seven stops in all 14 regular-season games, 13 of which he played every single defensive snap. The veteran linebacker is up to 137 tackles on the year, which is fifth most in the NFL.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Possible concussion
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Goldman is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants.
Goldman took a hit to the head during the second half of Sunday's game. Jer'Zhan Newton and Sheldon Day should see a small uptick in defensive snaps for as long as Goldman is out of the game.
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Commanders' Darius Rush: Leaves game with groin injury
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Rush (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants.
Rush was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. He's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Ruled out for Sunday
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Jones (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Jones was unable to log any participation in practice this week. With the starter faced with an extended recovery, Noah Igbinoghene will likely get an opportunity either as the slot or outside cornerback, depending on what coach Dan Quinn wants to do with current slot corner Mike Sainristil. With Marshon Lattimore (knee) and Trey Amos (lower leg) on injured reserve, defensive back seems to be a prime position for practice squad elevation this week for the Commanders' defense.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Good to go Sunday
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Wagner (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Wagner did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday before returning as a full participant in Friday's session. The veteran is set to suit up as the defensive leader for Sunday's game. The starting middle linebacker has not missed a game this season and has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in all but one contest, a trend that will likely continue in Week 15.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Misses another practice
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Wagner (knee) did not practice Thursday.
Wagner has now missed back-to-back practices to kick off Week 15, but prior to Washington's loss to the Vikings in Week 14, he logged a DNP/DNP/LP slate and was cleared to play despite being listed as questionable. The veteran linebacker then handled 100 percent of defensive snaps and tallied a tremendous 16 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks. As long as Wagner is able to resume practicing in at least a limited capacity Friday, it seems like he'll have solid odds of being cleared for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Giants.
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Commanders' Drake Jackson: Continues to miss practice
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Jackson (knee/groin) didn't practice Wednesday.
It's been another long season for Jackson, who signed with Washington in mid-October and almost immediately was placed on IR. He had his practice window opened Nov. 13 and was activated off injured reserve Dec. 4, though at that point he hadn't been able to consistently take part in practices. It appears Jackson is still trying to fully recover from the knee injury that he suffered during a game more than two years ago, and his DNP to begin this week of prep isn't a good sign for his readiness to return this coming Sunday versus the Giants.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Dealing with injury to ribs
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Jones did not practice Wednesday due to a rib injury.
Jones logged an 80 percent defensive snap share against the Vikings this past Sunday but appears to have picked up an injury along the way. His level of participation in practice the remainder of the week should reveal if he's in danger of missing Sunday's clash against the Giants. Should Jones be unable to suit up in that game, Noah Igbinoghene could see more opportunities on defense.
