Forbes (hamstring) participated in Thursday's joint practice with the Saints, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Forbes had been sidelined for the last couple of weeks due to a hamstring injury. He was cleared to return to practice earlier this week, and head coach Sean McVay told reporters after Thursday's session that "[Forbes] got about 50 percent of the snaps today, which was in alignment with the plan." Forbes was claimed off waivers by the Rams in December after being let go by the Commanders, and the 2023 first-rounder is competing for a rotational spot at outside corner behind Ahkello Witherspoon and Darious Williams.
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Rams' Emmanuel Forbes: Sidelined by hamstring issue
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Forbes will be sidelined for at least one week due to a hamstring injury, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Forbes has struggled to maintain a regular role in the secondary with both the Commanders and Rams since being selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He is expected to serve in a depth role with Los Angeles in 2025, and this injury doesn't look likely to affect his regular-season availability.
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Rams' Emmanuel Forbes: Ends season as healthy scratch
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Forbes racked up five tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup across two regular-season appearances with the Rams in 2024. He also appeared in six games with the Commanders, totaling seven tackles (two solo) and one pass defensed, including one interception.
Forbes, a 2023 first-round pick, was waived by Washington late December then claimed by Los Angeles. With a limited time to integrate himself to a new defensive scheme, Forbes was then unable to carve out a consistent depth role with his new squad. He didn't play a single snap in either of the team's two playoff appearances. With two years remaining on his rookie deal, Forbes will enter the offseason working to better adapt to a role with the Rams.
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Rams' Emmanuel Forbes: Healthy inactive for Week 16
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Forbes (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
The Rams claimed Forbes off waivers Dec. 2 after being cut by the Commanders in late November. However, the 2023 first-round pick has been a healthy scratch since the waiver claim. Forbes' next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Cardinals on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Rams' Emmanuel Forbes: Unlikely to play versus Buffalo
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Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Forbes is unlikely to play Sunday against the Bills, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
The No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, Forbes was claimed off waivers from the Commanders on Monday, and it would be unfair to expect him to be up to speed on the defense in such short order. This Forbes move by Los Angeles was as much about the future as it is about the present. Washington's new coaching staff threw in the towel on Forbes after he appeared in six games this season. He'd played just eight defensive snaps since Week 7.
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Rams' Emmanuel Forbes: Picked up by Rams
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The Rams claimed Forbes off waivers Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Forbes, a 2023 first-round pick from Mississippi State, was waived by the Commanders on Nov. 30 after struggling throughout his first 20 games in the NFL. He recorded 45 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including two interceptions, during his time in Washington, but also allowed 43 completions for 673 yards and three touchdowns in coverage. However, he's already found a new home with the Rams and will likely serve as a depth piece in the team's secondary as the season progresses.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Sitting out again
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Forbes (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.
Forbes was previously out of action after undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL. However, the Mississippi state product returned in Week 4 but saw his role shrink considerably in Week 5. He'll now seemingly have to work to earn back a role in Washington's secondary.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Past thumb injury
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Forbes (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
The 2023 first-round pick was sidelined for the past two weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb following the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers. However, Monday's full practice indicates that the second-year pro has moved past the issue. Expect Forbes to serve as one of Washington's top rotational cornerbacks as the season progresses.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Inactive for Monday night
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Forbes (thumb) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bengals.
Forbes will miss his second consecutive game after he underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb following the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers. Expect Michael Davis to see increased snaps as a rotational cornerback in Forbes' stead.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Has thumb surgery, out for Week 2
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Coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Forbes (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Quinn said Forbes won't be placed on IR, but that it's too early to make a decision on his potential availability against the Bengals in Week 3, per Ben Standig of The Athletic. The rotational cornerback isn't expected to be out "too long" according to Quinn, so it sounds like a Week 3 return may be within the realm of possibility.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Undergoes surgery
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Forbes will undergo surgery Friday to repair a torn UCL in his thumb, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Forbes suffered the injury in a Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers and was expected to play through it Sunday against the Giants by wearing a splint. However, the move to have surgery may change that plan, and it's not clear when the 2023 first-round selection will suit up again. More clarity may be available once the team releases their next injury report.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Practices in full
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Forbes (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
The 2023 first-round pick sustained a thumb injury during the Commanders' Week 1 loss, but it appears he'll play through the issue. Forbes recorded four total tackles on 32 defensive snaps in his sophomore debut, and he's expected to serve as one of the Commanders' top rotational cornerbacks in Week 2's matchup against the Giants.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Won't play Thursday at Dallas
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Forbes (elbow) is listed as out for Thursday's game at the Cowboys.
Forbes will miss his second game this season in Week 12, this time due to an elbow injury he sustained in Week 11 versus the Giants. In his stead, Danny Johnson is likely to see increased reps at cornerback.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Returns to Week 11 contest
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Forbes has reentered Sunday's game against the Giants after previously departing with an elbow injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Forbes exited in the first half with an elbow issue and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. He appears to be fine, however, as he's since come back into the game. Forbes should resume his rotational role in the Commanders secondary in the second half of the Week 11 matchup.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Grabs first career interception
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Forbes compiled three solo tackles, an interception and two pass deflections in Washington's 35-33 win over Denver in Week 2.
Forbes snatched his first career interception Sunday, picking off Russell Wilson early in the third quarter. The rookie has also deflected three passes over his first two games with the Commanders after being selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft in April.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Dealing with groin injury
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Forbes tweaked his groin in Friday's practice and will be re-evaluated, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
The No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 Draft back in April, Forbes sounds like he's at least going to miss some practice time. Forbes, Kendall Fuller and Benjamin St-Juste are expected to open the season as the Commanders' top cornerbacks.
