Head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Kinlaw (knee) is "unlikely" to play against the Eagles on Sunday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Kinlaw injured his knee during the first half of the Commanders' Week 6 loss against the 49ers. He had additional time to recover thanks to the Week 7 bye, but it looks like the veteran defensive lineman will not play in Sunday's NFC East tilt. Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle), Shy Tuttle and Deatrich Wise would all be in line for more defensive snaps if Kinlaw is indeed ruled out.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Back at practice
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The Commanders designated Newton (pectoral) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday.
Newton underwent surgery for a torn pectoral back in August, but it now looks like he's close to being fully recovered. His activity at practice during the week will be worth keeping an eye on as Washington prepares for a Week 8 contest versus the Eagles.
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Commanders' Sonny Styles: Busy night in San Francisco
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Styles finished Monday's 23-17 loss to the 49ers with 13 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense.
The rookie first-rounder led the Commanders in tackles Monday, and it was his second consecutive game with 13 combined tackles. Styles is up to 46 combined tackles through six regular-season games, which leads the Commanders and ranks in the top 20 in the NFL.
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Falcons' Charles Snowden: Gets opportunity with Atlanta
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The Falcons signed Snowden off the Commanders' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Snowden has yet to appear in a regular-season game in 2026, but he'll get a fresh start in Atlanta and provide depth to the edge rusher position. He appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Raiders in 2025 and finished with 28 tackles (17 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (including one interception).
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Won't return Monday
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Kinlaw (shoulder) won't return to Washington's matchup versus the 49ers on Monday, John Keim of ESPN reports.
Kinlaw is done for the night after picking up a shoulder injury in the first half. He had previously dealt with a shoulder issue last month, although it's unclear if this is related or a new injury. In his absence, Shy Tuttle and Deatrich Wise should be in line for increased playing time for the remainder of Monday's game.
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Commanders' Tyler Owens: Set to suit up Monday
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Owens (hamstring is active for Monday night's game against the 49ers.
Owens logged consecutive limited practice sessions to end Week 6 prep. The backup strong safety has not yet played a defensive snap for the Commanders this season. Owens has played 91 special-teams snaps through the first four games of the season, logging five tackles (three solo).
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Commanders' Percy Butler: Set for MNF
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Butler (hamstring) is active for Monday night's game against the 49ers.
Butler returns to the lineup for the Commanders after missing the team's Week 5 tie with the Giants due to a hamstring injury. Butler will be the backup free safety to Jeremy Reaves and should only enter the game if Reaves must exit.
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Commanders' Javontae Jean-Baptiste: Placed on injured reserve
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The Commanders placed Jean-Baptiste (pectoral) on injured reserve Monday.
Jean-Baptiste was already ruled out for Monday night's game against the 49ers due to a pectoral injury, which is severe enough for the third-year pro to go on IR. He's required to miss at least four games, so the earliest he is eligible to return is for Week 11 against the Bengals on Monday, Nov. 23.
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Commanders' Jordan Magee: Activated from IR, playing Monday
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The Commanders activated Magee (hamstring) from injured reserve, and he is active for Monday night's game against the 49ers.
Magee has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury that he sustained in Week 1 against the Eagles. The third-year pro is expected to work mostly on special teams, but his return bolsters the Commanders' depth at inside linebacker behind starters Frankie Luvu and rookie first-rounder Sonny Styles.
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Commanders' Nick Cross: Cleared to play MNF
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Cross (illness) is active for Monday night's game against the 49ers.
Cross was a full participant in all three practices during Week 6 prep, and the fifth-year defensive back has been cleared by medical staff to return from a three-game absence due to an internal injury. His return means Quan Martin will revert to a depth role in the secondary for Monday night's game.
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Commanders' Trey Amos: Returning to action Monday
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Amos (ankle) was activated from injured reserve by Washington on Monday.
Amos is active for Monday night's matchup with the 49ers, returning to action after missing the team's first five games of the season while on IR with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old will likely slot in as one of the team's starting cornerbacks against San Francisco.
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Commanders' Nick Cross: Looks on track to play Monday
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Commanders general manager Adam Peters said that Cross (illness), who is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the 49ers, is "trending in the right direction" to be available to play, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Cross has been sidelined for the Commanders' last three games with what has been described as an internal injury, but he's been practicing for two weeks and looks poised to put an end to his absence Monday. The fifth-year safety was a full participant in practice Wednesday through Friday and should be ready to reclaim a starting role in the secondary.
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Commanders' Trey Amos: Likely to debut Monday
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Commanders general manager Adam Peters said that Amos (ankle) is likely to be activated from injured reserve and is expected to play Monday versus the 49ers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
After opening the season on IR, Amos was cleared to resume practicing with the Commanders in Week 5. He was a limited participant in practice throughout last week, but he's increased his activity in Week 6, turning in full practices Wednesday through Friday. Amos is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game, but his activation from IR would signal that Washington plans on having him available against the 49ers. Before his rookie season came to an early end last November when he fractured his fibula, Amos tallied 32 tackles and six pass breakups in 10 games.
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Commanders' Javontae Jean-Baptiste: Ruled out for Week 6
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Jean-Baptiste (pectoral) will be sidelined for Monday's clash against the 49ers, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Jean-Baptiste didn't practice at all this week, so it's not a surprise that he won't play Monday. Per Reed, head coach Dan Quinn expects rookie Joshua Josephs to see more playing time Week 6 with both Jean-Baptiste and Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle)
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Commanders' Charles Omenihu: Out another week
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Omenihu (groin/ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Week 6 matchup against San Francisco, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
This will be Omehihu's second straight absence after he was injured early against Indianapolis in Week 4. The Commanders are on bye next week, so the veteran defensive end will look to return in Week 8 against Philadelphia. Javon Kinlaw (ankle/knee) is questionable for Monday's contest, so Washington may need to lean more on Shy Tuttle and/or Deatrich Wise.
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Commanders' Nick Cross: Will practice in full
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Cross (illness) will be a full participant in practices ahead of Monday's game against the 49ers, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Cross was battling an illness, keeping him off the field for the Commanders' last three games. However, he is good to go in Week 6 versus San Francisco, likely resulting in fewer snaps for Quan Martin.
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Commanders' Jordan Magee: Returns to practice Thursday
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Magee (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday.
Magee suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 1 loss to Philadelphia. As a result, he was placed on injured reserve and missed the last four contests. Magee can be activated any time in the next 21 days, meaning there's a chance he will suit up Monday night against the 49ers.
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Commanders' Deatrich Wise: Cleared to play against NYG
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The Commanders activated Wise (quadriceps) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, and he no longer has an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Wise has fully recovered from a quadriceps injury that caused him to start the season on the PUP list. The veteran defensive end will operate in a rotational role behind starters Javon Kinlaw and Tim Settle, with Shy Tuttle also in the mix for snaps.
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Commanders' Trey Amos: Downgraded to out for Week 5
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Amos (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Amos will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week after his 21-day practice window was opened earlier this week. His next chance to suit up will be next Monday night against the 49ers.
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Commanders' Tyler Owens: Won't play in Week 5
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Owens (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
A hamstring injury prevented Owens from practicing all week, and his next chance to play is Week 6 against the 49ers on Monday, Oct. 19. Given that Owens, Nick Cross (illness) and Percy Butler (hamstring) have all been ruled out, the only healthy safeties on the Commanders' roster are Jeremy Reaves and Quan Martin.
