Armstrong (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest versus Chicago, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.
Armstrong has been in and out of the game due to a hamstring injury, and it now feels unlikely that he'll return to the field in Week 6. Jalyn Holmes will shoulder a larger workload on the defensive line in Armstrong's absence.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Back in game Monday
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Armstrong (hamstring) has returned to Monday's matchup against the Bears, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Armstrong had to exit the field earlier in the game due to an apparent hamstring issue, but the injury appears to have been minor. The veteran defensive end is back in the contest and will try to help the Commanders finish strongly in a tightly contested matchup.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Questionable to return
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Armstrong (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Bears.
Armstrong suffered an apparent hamstring injury, which has now placed some doubt on his ability to return to action. The defensive lineman recorded one solo tackle before his departure, and in his absence, Jalyn Holmes stands to operate in a more significant role on the defensive line versus Chicago.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Sidelined by illness
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Goldman (illness) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bears.
Goldman was added to the injury report Sunday due to an illness and is set to miss his first game of the season. He's served in a rotational role along the Washington defensive line, so the combination of Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw and Jer'Zhan Newton should all see a slight bump in involvement.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Under the weather
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Goldman is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bears due to an illness.
Goldman is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the 2025 season due to an illness, and his official status for Monday's contest may not be known until the Commanders announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Jer'Zhan Newton would be in line for more rotational snaps at defensive tackle behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw if Goldman is unable to play.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Records nine tackles vs. Chargers
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Martin tallied nine tackles (six solo) during the Commanders' win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Martin had a dominant outing during the victory, as he racked up a season-high nine tackles. The 25-year-old will look to build on this strong showing and carry the momentum into the team's Week 6 matchup versus the Bears.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Tallies four stops
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Luvu recorded four tackles (two solo) in the Commanders' win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Luvu had a quiet outing in the victory despite playing all but one defensive snap. The 29-year-old will look to return to his regular level of production in the team's Week 6 matchup versus the Bears.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Logs two sacks in win
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Armstrong logged three tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Commanders' win versus the Chargers on Sunday.
Armstrong recorded two of Washington's five sacks of Justin Herbert during the victory. Armstrong is off to a dominant start this season, as he's already racked up 22 tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, in just five games played.
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Saints' Michael Davis: Signs with New Orleans
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Davis signed with the Saints on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Davis had options, according to Garafolo, as he initially agreed to sign with New Orleans' practice squad before the Lions called to sign him to the active roster. Instead, he's sticking with the Saints and joining the 53-man roster. Davis has 122 career regular-season games under his belt and appeared in 15 with the Commanders last season.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Continues to rack up stops
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Wagner totaled 14 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 27-10 win against the Chargers in Week 5.
Wagner again led Washington in tackles and has now recorded double-digit stops in all five of the Commanders' contests this season. Through five weeks, he ranks second in the NFL with 56 total tackles.
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Commanders' Percy Butler: Cleared to play against Bolts
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Butler (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Butler has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a hip injury he sustained against the Raiders in Week 3. The 2022 fourth-rounder has primarily served on special teams this season and has logged four tackles (three solo) across three games.
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Commanders' Mike Sainristil: Cleared to play against Bolts
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Sainristil (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Sainristil missed the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play in Week 5 after practicing in full Friday. The 2024 second-rounder has 20 tackles (12 solo) and one interception through the first four games of the regular season.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Practices in full Thursday
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Armstrong (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Armstrong missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but he appears to no longer be under the weather after logging a full session Thursday and is on track to play against the Chargers on Sunday. The 2018 fourth-rounder has 19 tackles (six solo) through the first four games of the regular season.
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Commanders' Mike Sainristil: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Sainristil (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Sainristil has missed the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Commanders' Week 4 loss to the Falcons. The 2024 second-rounder has travelled with the team to Los Angeles despite missing practice, so it appears he has a chance to play Sunday against the Chargers depending on his participation in Friday's session. Noah Igbinoghene and Antonio Hamilton would be candidates to see more snaps on defense at the slot corner position if Sainristil is unable to play.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Misses practice with illness
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Armstrong (illness) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
Armstrong popped up on the injury report with an apparent illness Wednesday, which forced him to miss practice. The defensive end compiled four total tackles (two solo) in the team's 34-27 loss to Atlanta in Week 4, and he'll have two more opportunities to practice prior to Sunday's contest against the Chargers.
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Commanders' Mike Sainristil: Misses practice Wednesday
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Sainristil (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Sainristil recorded a season-high seven tackles, while also adding an interception in the team's 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 4. The cornerback appears to have sustained a knee injury in the contest, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers.
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Commanders' Javontae Jean-Baptiste: Shifts to IR
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Jean-Baptiste (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
The 2024 seventh-round pick from Notre Dame tore his pectoral during the Week 4 loss to the Falcons, so it's no surprise he's been placed on IR. Jean-Baptiste played 71 total snaps (59 on defense, 12 on special teams) over three games this season, recording six total tackles. Preston Smith is likely to see increased defensive work while Jean-Baptiste remains sidelined for at least the Commanders' next four games.
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Commanders' Trey Amos: Collects four tackles Sunday
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Amos tallied four tackles (two solo) in Sunday's Week 4 loss to Atlanta.
Amos suffered a calf injury in Week 3 against the Raiders but was able to take the field one week later. He logged season highs with a 91 percent defensive snap share and four tackles. Amos has posted nine tackles and four defensed passes through his first four NFL games.
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Commanders' Marshon Lattimore: Secures six stops Sunday
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Lattimore finished Sunday's loss to the Falcons with six tackles (four solo).
One of Lattimore's six stops went for a loss. The veteran cornerback has registered 18 tackles and four pass defenses through four weeks.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Posts four stops in Week 4 loss
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Armstrong recorded four tackles (two solo) in Sunday's loss against Atlanta.
Armstrong also notched a QB hit in the contest. Sunday marked his first game this season without a sack. Armstrong has tallied 3.0 sacks among his 19 tackles through four contests.
