Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Still working through groin issue
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Luvu (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Luvu was able to overcome a groin injury to play against the Colts in Week 4, when he logged five tackles (one solo) while playing 95 percent of Washington's defensive snaps. The injury caused him to miss the Commanders' two games prior to Week 4, so unless his practice participation gets downgraded over the next two days, Luvu is likely to be available for Sunday's NFC East showdown against the Giants.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Will play Sunday
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Luvu has no injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Colts.
Luvu is back in the defensive lineup for Sunday's Week 4 game after a full week of limited participation in practice. He is expected to start alongside Sonny Styles.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Limited in practice Thursday
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Luvu (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Luvu appears to be trending in the right direction, marking his second straight limited participation in practice Thursday after straining his groin in Week 1. If he can practice again Friday, the 30-year-old will give himself a shot at playing Sunday versus the Colts.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Estimated as limited participant Wednesday
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Luvu (groin) was estimated as a limited participant on the Commanders' official injury report Wednesday.
Luvu has not been able to practice at all since straining his groin back in Week 1 at Philadelphia, but it looks like he may now be trending in the right direction. If he can actually practice Thursday or Friday, he'll at least have a chance to return to game action Sunday versus the Colts.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Won't play Sunday
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Luvu (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Luvu has been unable to practice since sustaining a groin strain in the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Eagles. The "minor" issue appears to have become a persistent injury, now sidelining the linebacker for consecutive weeks. With Luvu ruled out, Leo Chenal will likely be the starting linebacker for Sunday's contest.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: DNP with groin injury
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Luvu (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Luvu suffered a groin strain in the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Eagles and has not practiced since the incident. The linebacker has continued his streak of DNPs into Week 3, implying the 30-year-old is no closer to suiting up for Sunday's game against the Seahawks than he was to suiting up for the team's Week 2 loss to the Cowboys.
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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' Frankie Luvu: Production dips in 2025
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Luvu recorded 86 tackles (42 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while adding six passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 2025.
Luvu started all 17 regular-season games for a third consecutive season but recorded his lowest totals for tackles and sacks since the 2021 campaign. The 29-year-old linebacker appears to be on the downslope of his career, so the Commanders may consider cutting Luvu prior to the 2026 campaign for a $6.9 million cap penalty rather than absorbing the full $11.3 million cap hit from the final year of his three-year, $31 million deal.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Upgrades to full practice Thursday
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Luvu (shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday.
Luvu has been dealing with a shoulder issue since mid-November but hasn't missed any games due to the injury. He was limited in practice Wednesday, but his ability to log a full session Thursday suggests the veteran linebacker will be ready to line up in his usual starting role against the Vikings on Sunday.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Sits out Wednesday's practice
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Luvu (shoulder) didn't participate in Washington's practice Wednesday.
Luvu managed to play through his shoulder injury in the Week 13 loss to the Broncos, so his absence from practice is likely precautionary. The 29-year-old has totaled 62 tackles (29 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across 12 outings and will look to add to his totals in Sunday's game versus Minnesota.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Limited to begin week
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Luvu (shoulder) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Luvu began preparation for a Week 11 matchup against the Dolphins in similar fashion but was ultimately able to suit up. That suggests he'll be able to play Sunday night against the Broncos, though his status should become clearer as the week progresses.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Cleared to face Dolphins
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Luvu (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Luvu was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday but upgraded to full participation Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game in Madrid. The starting linebacker has 53 tackles (28 solo) this season.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Will no longer be suspended
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Luvu had his one-game suspension reduced by the NFL to a $100,000 fine Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The league had originally handed Luvu a one-game suspension for "repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players," which was tied to the multiple illegal hip-drop tackles he has performed this season. Luvu elected to appeal the punishment, and, upon further consideration, the suspension has been reduced to a fine. That means Luvu will be able to suit up in Week 10 against Detroit, and he should take on his usual starting role that has led to the linebacker playing every defensive snap in five of Washington's nine games so far 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: 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.
