Hogs Haven
Dan Quinn spoke to the media after the team’s last full practice before they travel south to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. He opened the presser by listing the four players that have been ruled out this week. Jayden Daniels(knee), Terry McLaurin(quad), John Bates(groin/calf), and Noah Brown(groin/knee) will all miss the Falcons game, with McLaurin missing his first game of the season. Quinn said Daniels wasn’t quite there yet to return to the field, so Marcus Mariota will get another start against another one of his former teams. He was also named a team captain for his return to Atlanta, along with Quan Martin on defense and Tress Way on special teams.
Quinn was more positive about Bill Merritt’s knee injury that kept him off the field the last two days. He said the rookie RB had a good practice today, and indicated that he’ll be available to play this week. Bill was in uniform yesterday, but knee soreness kept him on the sidelines with the other rehabbing players.
Quinn talked about the team’s depth at wide receiver and he said they’re ready for the moment. Deebo Samuel has been returning kickoffs, and making some big impact plays on special teams. He will continue that role, despite the team only having four healthy WRs on the 53-man roster. The Commanders will likely elevate at least one of the three receivers on the practice squad(Ja’Corey Brooks, Jacoby Jones, Tay Martin).
