Commanders' Darius Rush: Inks future deal with Washington
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Rush (groin) signed a reserve/future contract with the Commanders on Monday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
Rush's lone appearance in 2025 came in Week 15 against the Giants, when he played two snaps on special teams without showing up on the box score otherwise. He ended the 2025 campaign on the practice-squad injured list due to a groin injury.
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Commanders' Nick Bellore: Cleared to play Sunday
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Bellore (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Bellore missed the Week 17 loss to the Cowboys, but the special-teamer is good to go for the regular-season finale. The 36-year-old Bellore has logged 11 tackles (seven solo) across 321 special-teams snaps.
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Commanders' Daron Payne: Practicing fully
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Payne (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Payne missed the Christmas Day matchup with the Cowboys but appears ready to return following the one-game absence. The veteran defensive tackle has appeared in 14 contest this season, logging 42 tackles (17 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and five pass breakups on 61 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Commanders' Mike Sainristil: Tallies six stops Christmas Day
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Sainristil posed six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Sainristil played a career-high 90 defensive snaps during the Commanders' Week 17 loss. The second-year corner is up to 79 tackles (48 solo), 11 pass defenses (four interceptions) and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games. Sainristil and Washington will close out the 2025 regular season on the road against Philadelphia in Week 18.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Registers seven stops Christmas Day
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Luvu recorded seven tackles (three solo) and one pass defense during the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Luvu joined Will Harris and Bobby Wagner as the three Commanders defenders to play all 92 snaps during their Christmas Day loss. The eighth-year pro is up to 85 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games, and he would need a big day against the Eagles in Week 18 in order to reach the tackling century mark for the third time in his NFL career.
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Commanders' Will Harris: Posts 10 stops Christmas Day
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Harris logged 10 tackles (five solo) during the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Harris recorded career highs in tackles and defensive snaps (92) to finish tied with Bobby Wagner for the most stops on the Commanders on Christmas Day. Harris has accumulated 24 tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses in the five games since Washington's Week 12 bye. With the Commanders eliminated from postseason contention, Week 18 against the Eagles is Harris' last opportunity to pad his stats.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Double-digit stops Christmas Day
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Wagner logged 10 tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense during the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Wagner played all 92 defensive snaps Christmas Day, which was the second-most in his career (94 defensive snaps in Week 7 of the 2016 season). He combined with Jer'Zhan Newton for a five-yard sack on Dak Prescott midway through the third quarter, bringing Wagner up 2.5 sacks over his last four games. Wagner has accumulated 157 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games, which is currently the fifth most in his 14-year NFL career. Week 18 against the Eagles is Wagner's last opportunity to add to his tackling total.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Huge performance Christmas Day
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Newton recorded nine tackles (three solo), including 3.0 sacks, during the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Newton took down Dak Prescott behind the line of scrimmage four times Thursday, two of which were solo sacks. Newton's 3.0 sacks were the most in his two-year NFL career and the first time that he has recorded double-digit sacks in a game. The 2024 second-rounder is up to 38 tackles (21 solo), including 5.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Cleared of concussion
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Jones (head) has been cleared to return to Thursday's Week 17 game against the Cowboys.
Jones underwent a concussion evaluation during the second quarter but was cleared to return before the end of the half. He should be good to go as one of the Commanders' primary outside cornerbacks for the remainder of the contest, barring another exit.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Being evaluated for concussion
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Jones is undergoing a concussion evaluation and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Dallas.
Jones was deemed questionable midway through the second quarter. Antonio Hamilton figures to get more defensive snaps if Jones is unable to return to action.
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Commanders' Daron Payne: Won't play vs. Dallas
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Payne (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Payne was held out of all three practice sessions during Week 17 prep due to a back issue. The veteran defensive tackle will be sidelined Christmas Day, so Sheldon Day and Jer'Zhan Newton are the top candidates to start alongside Javon Kinlaw in Payne's absence. With the Commanders eliminated from playoff contention, Payne's last opportunity to play this season is Week 18 against the Eagles.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Ready to go for Week 17
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Newton (head) is not listed on the Commanders' injury report for Week 17.
Newton left Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles early due to a head injury, but his absence from the Week 17 injury report suggests he avoided a concussion. The 23-year-old should be all set to fully practice throughout Week 17 in anticipation of playing a rotational role along the defensive line Thursday against the Cowboys.
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Commanders' Nick Bellore: DNP on Monday
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Bellore (concussion) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
The Commanders held a walkthrough Monday after losing to the Eagles on Saturday night. Washington faces Dallas on Thursday, so it will be tough for Bellore to clear the protocol in time for that Week 17 contest.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Placed on injured reserve
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The Commanders placed Goldman (concussion) on injured reserve Monday.
Goldman entered the league's concussion protocol following the Commanders' Week 15 loss to the Giants. That marked the second time he was diagnosed with a concussion this season, and his placement on injured reserve means he will not be available for the Commanders' final two games of the regular season. The veteran defensive tackle will end the 2025 regular season with 26 tackles (10 solo) across 13 games, and he will enter the offseason as a free agent.
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Commanders' Bobby Wagner: Estimated as DNP
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Wagner (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
Wagner has been playing through the knee issue for weeks and has yet to miss a start this season. Through 15 games, the veteran linebacker has piled up 147 tackles (73 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and three pass breakups, including a pair of interceptions, on 99 percent of the Commanders' defensive snaps.
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Commanders' Daron Payne: Estimated as DNP on Monday
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Payne (back) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
The Commanders held a walkthrough Monday after losing to the Eagles on Saturday. The veteran defensive lineman hasn't missed a game to injury since the 2019 campaign. Through 14 contests this season, Payne has recorded 42 tackles (17 solo), including 2.0 sacks, five pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Possible concussion
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Newton (head) exited Saturday's game early and is being evaluated for a possible concussion, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Newton exited with 1:03 remaining in the game, the last play before the Eagles knelt the clock out. The defensive tackle has potentially suffered a concussion, and if he enters the league's concussion protocol, he will need to clear all five steps to be available for the Commanders' Week 17 matchup with the Cowboys.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Ready to face Eagles
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Jones (ribs) is active for Saturday's divisional matchup against Philadelphia.
Jones was initially listed as questionable to suit up versus the Eagles after having missed Week 15 due to a rib injury, but he's been cleared to handle his usual role as a key contributor at cornerback behind Antonio Hamilton and Mike Sainristil. He began Week 16 with two consecutive full practices before logging a DNP on Thursday.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Ruled out with concussion
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Goldman (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Goldman suffered a concussion in last Sunday's win over the Giants and was unable to practice all week. The defensive tackle's absence, combined with Jer'Zhan Newton's (illness) questionable status, leaves Sheldon Day as the only surefire depth option at the position for Saturday's contest.
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Commanders' Jonathan Jones: Questionable with rib issue
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Jones (ribs) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Jones missed the Commanders' Week 15 win over the Giants due to a rib issue, but the cornerback was able to string together two complete practices before logging a DNP Thursday. If Jones can overcome Thursday's setback in time for Saturday's contest, he should reclaim his spot as the primary depth option at cornerback behind current starters Antonio Hamilton and Mike Sainristil.
