Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Served one-game suspension
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The NFL has suspended Luvu for one game for "repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players," Brian McCarthy of NFL.com reports.
Luvu has been cited by the league for doing the banned hip-drop tackle three times this season, one of which occurred during Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks. He was fined for the two prior incidents before being suspended by the league Monday, but the veteran linebacker intends to appeal the suspension, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. If Luvu's suspension is upheld, then Jordan Magee and Jacob Martin would be the top candidates to start against the Lions in Week 10.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Secures six stops Sunday
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Luvu finished with six tackles (three solo) in a Week 7 loss to Dallas on Sunday.
Luvu finished third on the Commanders in tackles in the defeat. Of his six stops, two went for a loss. The veteran linebacker has posted 40 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, along with one defensed pass through seven games this season.
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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' Frankie Luvu: Notches first sack of season Sunday
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Luvu finished Sunday's Week 4 loss to Atlanta with eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Luvu tied for second on Washington with his eight stops. Among his tackles was a second-quarter sack of Falcons QB Michael Penix. It was Luvu's first sack of the campaign after he recorded a career-best 8.0 regular-season sacks over 17 contests in 2024.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Tallies seven stops in Week 1 win
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Luvu posted seven tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 21-6 victory over the Giants.
Luvu finished second on the Commanders in tackles behind Bobby Wagner (10). His tally was right in line with his norm last season, when the veteran linebacker recorded 99 stops over 17 regular-season games. Luvu had a career-best 125 tackles with Carolina in 2023.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Limited in Thursday's practice
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Luvu (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Luvu injured his shoulder during the Commanders' regular-season finale against the Cowboys, but that hasn't limited him in Washington's first two playoff games. His injury designation Thursday is likely out of precaution and to lower the risk of aggravating the injury heading into Sunday's NFC Championship Game against Philadelphia. Luvu has registered 13 tackles (eight solo) and one fumble recovery through the Commanders' two playoff games.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Still nursing shoulder injury
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Luvu (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Luvu injured his shoulder during the Commanders' Week 18 win over the Cowboys. He started the week as a full practice participant Wednesday, so his limited action Thursday could be to mitigate the risk of aggravating the injury. Unless Luvu suffers a setback over the next few days, he should be at full strength for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Buccaneers. Luvu played in all 17 regular-season games and posted 99 tackles (54 solo), including a career-best 8.0 sacks, seven pass defenses (including one interception), two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Should be set for Sunday
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Luvu (shoulder) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.
Luvu suffered a shoulder injury during Week 18, but his ability to log a full practice should signal the 28-year-old will be ready to go Sunday against the Buccaneers.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Fills stat sheet vs. Eagles
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Luvu recorded seven total tackles (three solo), including two tackles for loss, and defended one pass in Sunday's 36-33 win over the Eagles.
The Washington State product tied rookie Mike Sainristil as Washington's second-leading tackler in Week 16, trailing Bobby Wagner's nine-stop performance. Luvu has done a bit of everything in his first season with the Commanders, ranking second on the team in tackles for loss (11), sacks (8.0) and passes defended (seven), as well as third in total tackles (89) over 15 appearances. He's expected to remain a significant part of the Commanders' defensive game plan in Week 17 when the Falcons travel to Washington.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Logs sack versus Titans
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Luvu logged three tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, Sunday during Washington's win over Tennessee.
Luvu brought down Will Levis for one of the team's two sacks during Sunday's victory. The 28-year-old has now racked up 4.0 sacks across his last four games played, bringing his total on the season to career-high 8.0.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Logs eight stops vs. Cowboys
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Luvu recorded eight total tackles (five solo), including one tackle for loss, and defended three passes in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Cowboys.
The 28-year-old linebacker tied Bobby Wagner for the most tackles on the Commanders' defense in Sunday's loss, bringing his season total up to 79. Luvu has produced at a high level in his first season with the Commanders after signing a three-year, $31 million deal this past offseason. He ranks second on Washington's defense in sacks (7.0) and tackles for loss (eight) while ranking third in total tackles. Luvu is expected to remain a strong IDP option as the season progresses.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Huge day in loss
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Luvu recorded 10 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Thursday's 26-18 loss at Philadelphia.
One of Luvu's sacks in Week 11 came when he perfectly diagnosed an attempt at a flea flicker early in the second quarter and single-handedly blew it up. His 7.0 sacks on the season are already tied for a career-high total with six games still remaining to play. He's solidly on the IDP radar ahead of a Week 12 matchup versus the Cowboys.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Dealing with shin issue
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Luvu (shin) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Luvu played 100 percent of the Commanders' defensive snaps and recorded six total tackles in Sunday's win over the Bears, however, it appears he picked up a shin injury in the process. The first-year Commander will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 9, when Washington faces the Giants.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Logs sack against former team
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Luvu recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.
Luvu signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Commanders this past offseason after posting a monster 2023 campaign in Carolina, where he recorded 125 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks, forced two fumbles and defended five passes across 17 regular-season games. The 28-year-old made an impact in the first matchup against his former team, as he was one of two Commanders to sack Andy Dalton. Luvu has now tallied 41 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended through Washington's first seven games. He's expected to continue being a problem for opposing offenses as the Commanders take on the Bears in Week 8.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Ready for Sunday
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Luvu (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Luvu upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his toe injury. The Washington State product has logged 39 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defended one pass across the Commanders' first six games. He's expected to start opposite Dante Fowler as part of Washington's top outside-linebacker duo in Week 7.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Dealing with toe injury
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Luvu (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Luvu played every single defensive snap and logged two tackles (one solo) during the Commanders' Week 6 loss to the Ravens, but he may have injured his toe in the process. The 28-year-old will have two more practices to increase his participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against Carolina. Through six regular-season games, Luvu has logged 39 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Double-digit stops in win
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Luvu recorded 11 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.
Luvu led the team in tackles against their division rival, reaching at least 11 stops for the first time since Week 10 in 2023. The linebacker has now compiled 16 total tackles (seven solo) over two games in 2024.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Healthy again
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Luvu (ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
The linebacker missed a June minicamp session with what looked like an ankle injury, but now he seems healthy and good to go. Luvu signed a three-year, $31-million deal with the Commanders in March and is slated for a big role inside alongside Bobby Wagner. The seventh-year pro recorded 125 tackles, five passes defensed and two forced fumbles with the Panthers in 2023.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Dealing with ankle issue
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Luvu didn't participate in Wednesday's mandatory minicamp session with what appeared to be an ankle injury, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
Fortier noted that the injury seems to be minor, adding that the Commanders aren't concerned about Luvu's health. The 27-year-old linebacker agreed to a three-year, $31 million deal with Washington in March and is expected to be one of the team's defensive leaders. Once he moves past his ankle issue, Luvu is expected to play alongside Bobby Wagner at inside linebacker.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Will play Sunday
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Luvu (quadriceps) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu has been dealing with a quadriceps injury since the Panthers' Week 16 loss to the Packers, but it seems as if this issue won't stop him from suiting up Sunday. The 27-year-old linebacker will look to continue his stretch of recording double-digit tackles in Week 17.
