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Chris Rodriguez Chris Rodriguez Opens Week 11 with full practice
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 11:06 AM
Rodriguez (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Rodriguez was forced out of Washington's loss to the Lions in Week 10 early due to a shoulder injury, but he already appears back to full health as the Commanders prepare to face off against the Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday. Prior to departing versus Detroit, Rodriguez rushed six times for 16 yards and one touchdown. Barring any setbacks, expect Rodriguez to again split backfield opportunities with Jacory Croskey-Merritt versus Miami. |
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Robbie Chosen Robbie Chosen Joins active roster
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 3:22 PM
The Commanders signed Chosen off the practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Following multiple elevations, Chosen now gets a spot on the 53-man roster in Washington. With Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Treylon Burks (finger) already ruled out for Week 11 against Miami, Chosen should see elevated offensive snaps against his former team. |
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Robbie Chosen Robbie Chosen Back to practice squad
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 9:12 PM
Chosen reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Chosen played 15 of 54 offensive snaps during the Commanders' 44-22 loss to the Lions on Sunday, when he caught one pass on four targets for 17 yards. Chosen will likely be elevated to the Commanders' active roster for a third and final time ahead of Week 11 against the Dolphins this Sunday, as both Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Treylon Burks) have been ruled out for that contest. |
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Treylon Burks Treylon Burks Won't play Week 11 with injury
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 6:29 PM
Burks has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a finger injury.
Analysis: Burks was signed to the Commanders' active roster this past Tuesday and made an impact during Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Lions, when led Washington with 58 receiving yards on three catches. However, the 2022 first-rounder came out of that contest with a finger injury, which was severe enough for him to undergo surgery Monday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Burks will miss Sunday's game in Spain, but the finger injury isn't considered a long-term issue, meaning he could be cleared to return following the Commanders' Week 12 bye. |
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Terry McLaurin Terry McLaurin Ruled out for Week 11
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 2:19 PM
Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that McLaurin will not play in next Sunday's game against the Dolphins, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It's another early-week rule out for McLaurin, who doesn't seem to be particularly close to a return in what has turned into a lost season for the Commanders. This could also go down as a lost season for McLaurin, who has appeared in just four games, though he's left a pair of those early with quadriceps issues. Deebo Samuel and Treylon Burks (finger) paced the Washington wide receivers in playing time Week 10 against the Lions, followed by Robbie Chosen, Jaylin Lane and Chris Moore in that order. McLaurin will have the Week 12 bye to try and get ready for a Week 13 date with the Broncos. |
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Treylon Burks Treylon Burks Makes impact in loss to Lions
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:43 AM
Burks secured all three of his targets for 58 yards during Sunday's 44-22 loss to Detroit.
Analysis: Burks led Washington in terms of receiving yards against Detroit with Marcus Mariota under center and Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) sidelined, though he was outpaced by both Deebo Samuel and tight end Zach Ertz in terms of targets. As Burks was signed to the active roster in advance of Sunday's contest, he'll get another chance to contribute on offense as the Commanders travel to Madrid in Week 11 to take on the Dolphins. If McLaurin is unavailable again versus Miami, Burks could be considered as an emergency pivot option at wide receiver in deeper fantasy formats. |
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Zach Ertz Zach Ertz One of Mariota's favorite targets
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:37 PM
Ertz recorded four receptions on five targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: Ertz was among Marcus Mariota's favorite targets, tying for the team lead in both targets and receptions while finishing second in yardage. He accounted for most of his production with the Commanders chasing the score, including long catches of 30 and 12 yards. This was Ertz's best performance with Marcus Mariota under center, though he'll head into a potentially high-scoring matchup against the Dolphins in Week 11. |
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Deebo Samuel Deebo Samuel Receiving score saves day
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 8:49 PM
Samuel recorded four receptions on five targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: The Commanders only attempted 22 passes, leaving no pass catcher with more than five targets. That limited the upside for any individual player, though Samuel was even more limited with only short-area targets. He now has fewer than 45 yards in four straight games, with only a four-yard touchdown catch midway through the third quarter saving his performance. Samuel's production is likely to remain volatile so long as Jayden Daniels (shoulder) is sidelined. |
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Jacory Croskey-Merritt Increased touches late
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 8:29 PM
Croskey-Merritt rushed the ball 11 times for 30 yards in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Lions. He was not targeted.
Analysis: Croskey-Merritt was rotating with Jeremy McNichols in a backup role behind Chris Rodriguez (shoulder) for most of the first half However, Rodriguez didn't record a carry following a one-yard touchdown plunge late in the second quarter, opening up a path for increased touches for Croskey-Merritt. The rookie didn't take particular advantage with a long gain of only six yards, though he could be in line for lead-back duties in Week 11 against Miami if Rodriguez remains sidelined. |
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Marcus Mariota Marcus Mariota Solid showing in loss
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 8:14 PM
Mariota completed 16 of 22 passes for 213 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Lions. He added five rushes for 22 yards.
Analysis: The Commanders ran a relatively conservative offense, but Mariota performed well when given a chance. He completed three long passes of at least 30 yards while also delivering a pair of short touchdown passes. Mariota has also topped 20 rushing yards in every game in which he's attempted a pass this season. He'll draw a relatively favorable Week 12 matchup against the Dolphins, with Jayden Daniels (elbow) remaining sidelined. |
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Chris Rodriguez Chris Rodriguez Injures shoulder Sunday
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 6:04 PM
Rodriguez hurt his shoulder during Sunday's game versus the Lions.
Analysis: Rodriguez jogged to the locker room in the second half and eventually was termed questionable to return. If he stays off the field, he'll end Week 10 action with six carries for 16 yards and one touchdown while getting no targets in the passing game. Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols are the healthy and available running backs on the Commanders' active roster. |
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Jayden Daniels Jayden Daniels Set for checkup after bye
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 8:15 AM
The Commanders plan to re-evaluate Daniels (elbow) after their Week 12 bye before deciding on his availability for the remainder of the season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Washington elected not to place Daniels on injured reserve after he received positive news from medical evaluations earlier this week, when he was told he wouldn't need surgery to address the dislocation to his non-throwing elbow that he sustained in this past Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. However, Daniels was still ruled out for this Sunday's game against the Lions and will also remain out for the Commanders' Week 11 matchup with the Dolphins in Madrid, giving Marcus Mariota at least a two-game run as the team's starting quarterback. Pelissero notes that even if Daniels' left elbow heals up well over the next few weeks, the Commanders' positioning in the NFC standings could be a major factor in whether the second-year quarterback is cleared to play at any point in the final quarter of the season. Entering Week 10, the Commanders sit at 3-6 on the season, and losses to the Lions and/or Dolphins over the next two games could effectively remove the team from playoff contention. |
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Robbie Chosen Robbie Chosen Elevated for Week 10
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 6:10 PM
The Commanders elevated Chosen from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: With wide receivers Noah Brown (groin/knee) and Luke McCaffrey (collarbone) on injured reserve, and corps leader Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) also out, Chosen will provide some much-needed depth at the position for Sunday's matchup with the Lions. The 32-year-old has participated in one game this year, the Commanders Week 7 loss to the Cowboys, where he caught all four of his targets for 36 yards. |
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Terry McLaurin Terry McLaurin Ruled out for Week 10
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 3:09 PM
McLaurin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Analysis: McLaurin hasn't practiced since aggravating his quad injury Week 8 in his lone appearance since Week 3. He'll now miss a second straight game, with additional absences potentially ahead beyond that. |
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Jayden Daniels Jayden Daniels Doesn't need surgery
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 9:44 AM
Daniels suffered no ligament damage and won't need surgery on his dislocated elbow, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Daniels received positive news regarding his injury after seeking additional medical opinions, and he will not be immediately placed on injured reserve. Per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, the Commanders will reassess Daniels' status after the team's Week 12 bye. Whether Daniels returns this season will hinge on his health, as well as Washington's chances of making the playoffs. Backup Marcus Mariota will be tasked with keeping Washington's faint playoff hopes alive while Daniels recovers. |
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Jacory Croskey-Merritt Back to full Thursday
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:11 PM
Croskey-Merritt (tooth) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Croskey-Merritt underwent a dental procedure between this past Sunday's loss to the Seahawks and Wednesday, leaving him limited at the first session of Week 10 prep. Now that he's been able to handle every practice rep one day later, he's poised to resume leading the Commanders backfield Sunday against the Lions. Croskey-Merritt has tallied double-digit carries in four of the last five games, a stretch in which he's combined for 70 touches for 316 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs. |
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Jacory Croskey-Merritt Logs limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 4:33 PM
Croskey-Merritt (tooth) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
Analysis: According to John Keim of ESPN.com, Croskey-Merritt was donning a black non-contact jersey Wednesday due to having received some dental work. Since Austin Ekeler (Achilles) was lost for the season Week 2, Croskey-Merritt has paced the Commanders backfield to the tune of 88 touches for 404 yards from scrimmage and three rushing TDs over the last seven games. Ultimately, Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Croskey-Merritt heads into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Lions. |
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Treylon Burks Treylon Burks Getting signed to active roster
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 6:18 PM
Washington signed Burks to its active roster Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Commanders are dealing with injuries to multiple notable contributors at wide receiver, so it's not a huge surprise to see them bring up reinforcements at the position. Burks logged 32 offensive snaps in his first game with Washington in Week 9, bringing in his only target for 14 yards. |
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Luke McCaffrey Luke McCaffrey Sent to IR
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 3:28 PM
The Commanders placed McCaffrey (collarbone) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: As a result of his move to IR, McCaffrey will be sidelined for at least four games due to his fractured collarbone, though Tashan Reed and Tom Schad of The Washington Post relay that the injury will most likely keep the wideout out for the remainder of the season. If that's the case, McCaffrey will wrap up his second NFL campaign with 11 catches for 203 yards and three touchdowns on 15 targets over nine games. The 24-year-old had also established himself as one of the NFL's top kickoff returners, ranking third in the league with an average of 29.6 yards per runback. |
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Treylon Burks Treylon Burks Lands back on practice squad
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:03 PM
Burks reverted to Washington's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: After joining the Commanders' practice squad in mid-October, Burks got his first elevation ahead of Sunday's loss to Seattle. He logged a pretty hefty workload with 33 of 65 offensive snaps, finishing fourth among Washington's wideouts. Burks caught his only target for 14 yards in the contest and also played two snaps on special teams. Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) missed the matchup and isn't expected to return in Week 10, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, and Luke McCaffrey fractured his collarbone Sunday, so there's a good chance Burks will be active again this Sunday versus Detroit. |
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