Commanders' Nick Cross: Monitored in Dallas for injury
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Cross (undisclosed) stayed in Dallas overnight Sunday due to an internal injury, and his status for Week 3 against the Seahawks is up in the air, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Cross picked up the injury at some point during the Commanders' 37-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, when he played every single defensive snap while logging three solo tackles. He was cleared to fly back to Virginia on Monday, and Wednesday's injury report should provide some clarity on his status for Week 3. Quan Martin would figure to be the next man up at safety if Cross were to miss time.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Needs imaging on shoulder
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Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Monday that Kinlaw will have an MRI for a shoulder injury, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Kinlaw presumably picked up the injury during the Commanders' 37-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, when he logged two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, while playing 31 of 55 defensive snaps (56.4 percent). He was also working through a back issue prior to Week 2, and Wednesday's injury report will provide clarity on his status for Washington's Week 3 home tilt against Seattle.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Good to go against Dallas
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Kinlaw (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Kinlaw popped up on Thursday's injury report as a DNP due to a back injury and drew the questionable tag for Week 2. He's been given the green light by medical staff to play Sunday and will start next to Daron Payne on the defensive line.
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Commanders' Odafe Oweh: Ready to suit up Sunday
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Oweh (calf) does not carry an official injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Dallas.
Oweh played through his lingering calf issue in Week 1, so although he was limited at practice all week, it's not shocking to see he's on track to do the same in Week 2. The free-agent acquisition projects to continue to see a hefty share of snaps on the edge Sunday against the Cowboys.
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Commanders' K'Lavon Chaisson: Good to go Sunday
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Chaisson (knee) does not carry an official injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Dallas.
Chaisson played through his nagging knee issue in Week 1, so it's not too surprising he's in line to do the same in Week 2 despite being limited at practice all week. The return of Dorance Armstrong from a suspension may cut into Chaisson's defensive snap count Sunday.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Will be available Sunday
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Armstrong (knee) does not carry an official injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Dallas.
Armstrong wasn't able to log a full practice during the week due to a lingering knee issue, but he's in line to return from his one-game suspension in Week 2 anyway. He figures to see plenty of work on the edge against his old team Sunday.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Won't face Cowboys
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Luvu (groin) won't play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Luvu suffered a groin strain in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Philadelphia. While the injury isn't expected to land him on injured reserve, he will at least miss Sunday's NFC East showdown with Dallas. With Luvu sidelined for Week 2, Leo Chenal is the favorite to move into the starting lineup.
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Commanders' Tyler Owens: Full go in practice
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Owens (ankle) was a full participant in Washington's practice Wednesday.
Owens is healthy again after exiting the team's Week 1 loss to the Eagles due to an ankle injury. He should continue to serve as a depth safety and special teamer during Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
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Commanders' Jordan Magee: Lands on IR with hamstring injury
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The Commanders placed Magee (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
Magee suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of the Commanders' 24-22 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. His placement on IR means Magee will be forced to miss at least the next four games, making Week 6 against the 49ers on Monday, Oct. 19 the earliest he can return. Frankie Luvu (groin) also sustained an injury against Philadelphia, and if cannot play against the Cowboys in Week 2, then Leo Chenal would likely fill in as the Commanders' second starting inside linebacker alongside rookie first-rounder Sonny Styles.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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Armstrong (knee) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.
Armstrong was reinstated after serving a one-game suspension Monday, but he now appears to be dealing with a potential knee issue as practice gets underway ahead of Week 2. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice and erase any doubt about his availability for Sunday's matchup with Dallas.
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Commanders' Odafe Oweh: Limited practice Wednesday
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Oweh (calf) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.
Oweh was limited throughout the team's entire week of practice prior to playing 46 snaps on defense in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Eagles. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice before Washington's matchup with Dallas in Week 2, but he seems likely to be active again.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Unable to practice
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Luvu (groin) did not participate at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.
Luvu suffered a groin injury in the team's 24-22 loss to the Eagles in Week 1, and as result, he was unable to give it a go at Washington's first practice of the week. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to the practice field prior to Sunday's contest in Dallas.
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Commanders' Sonny Styles: Plays versatile role in NFL debut
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Styles made four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Eagles.
Styles played 48 defensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps in Sunday's loss. The linebacker did a little bit of everything in the contest by pass rushing, run stuffing, playing in coverage and working with the special teams unit. The highlight of the first-round rookie's day was bull-rushing star running back Saquon Barkley to get to Jalen Hurts for a first-down sack in the third quarter.
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Drake Jackson: Tries out with Falcons
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Jackson (hamstring) had a tryout with the Falcons on Tuesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The Commanders cut ties with Jackson at the beginning of September. He had been dealing with a hamstring injury, and while it's unknown if the issue is behind him, he's at least seemingly moving in a positive direction. The 2022 No. 61 overall pick appeared in 26 regular-season games for San Francisco and Washington throughout his career, garnering 24 total tackles, six sacks and one interception.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Not expected to miss much time
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Luvu suffered a "minor" groin strain during Sunday's 24-22 loss to Philadelphia, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
According to Fowler, Luvu isn't expected to land on the injured reserve list. However, there's a chance he won't play in Sunday's NFC East showdown with the Cowboys. If Luvu can't suit up in Week 2, Leo Chenal is a candidate to see more action.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Reinstated from suspension
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Armstrong was reinstated from his one-game suspension Monday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Armstrong was suspended for one game to open the 2026 campaign after violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, so he was unavailable for Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Eagles. Armstrong will likely return to his starting role at strong-side linebacker in Week 2 versus the Cowboys.
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Commanders' Jordan Magee: Questionable to return Sunday
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Magee is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a hamstring injury.
Magee -- who has been filling in on defense following the exit of Frankie Luvu (groin) -- appeared to sustain the injury during a Jalen Hurts scramble in the fourth quarter. Leo Chenal figures to see an uptick in defensive snaps next to Sonny Styles for as long as Magee is out of action.
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Commanders' Tyler Owens: Exits game with ankle injury
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Owens (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Owens appeared to tweak his ankle while on kickoff coverage in the second half, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. He logged two solo tackles prior to his exit.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Questionable to return against Philly
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Luvu (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Luvu did not return to the field after halftime as the linebacker deals with a new groin injury. It is unclear how significant the issue is, but if Luvu cannot return, Jordan Magee and Leo Chenal will likely share snaps at inside linebacker next to Sonny Styles.
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Commanders' Odafe Oweh: Ready for Sunday
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Oweh (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Oweh was a limited participant in practice throughout Week 1. Even though the linebacker was unable to log a full practice, he has been cleared of any injury designation. Oweh is set to start on the edge opposite K'Lavon Chaisson.
