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The Washington Commanders held their second full practice of the week today. They are preparing for an away game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Starting QB Jayden Daniels has already been ruled out for the game due to the hamstring injury he suffered vs the Cowboys. Dan Quinn said he’ll focus on recovery this week, but the injury is “not significant or long-term” Marcus Mariota will get his 3rd start of the season.
Washington got some positive injury news with WR Terry McLaurin returning to the practice for the first time since suffering a quad injury in Week 3. He has missed the last four weeks, but looks like he is on track for a primetime return. Deebo Samuel had been the Commanders top receiver with McLaurin and Noah Brown out, but he was also dealing with a heel injury for the last three weeks. He played through it for two games, but the nagging injury kept him sidelined vs the Cowboys. He’s back on the field for his second full practice in 3 weeks, and should be reunited with McLaurin on the field against the Chiefs on Monday night.
Sam Cosmi returned to the lineup on Sunday, his first game since tearing his ACL in a divisional round playoffs victory over the Detroit Lions in January. He started and played the entire game at right guard. He was on yesterday’s report with a back injury, but was a full participant today. LB Bobby Wagner is listed with a new thumb injury, but practiced fully both days.
Daron Payne was only listed as a vet rest day yesterday. Today he missed practice with a toe injury. Payne was one of the only players on defense that stood out during a bad showing by the defense last week. If he doesn’t practice tomorrow, his status for Monday night will be in question, and he could be a game-time decision.
QB Jayden Daniels – Ruled out with a hamstring injury
DT Daron Payne – Had a vet rest day yesterday, didn’t practice with a toe injury today
TE Colson Yankoff – Limited today with a new hamstring injury
RT Sam Cosmi – Returned from ACL injury last week, missed yesterday’s practice with a back injury
WR Terry McLaurin – Second full practice since suffering a quad injury vs the Raiders, missed four games
WR Deebo Samuel – Second full practice after last game with a heel injury
LB Bobby Wagner – Full participant again with new thumb injury
DE Dorance Armstrong – Season ends with a knee injury
