Backup quarterback Kyle Allen and linebacker Milo Eifler also were taken off the list. That leaves Washington with only five players on the reserve/COVID-19 list — one week after it had 23 — entering Sunday’s pivotal game at the Dallas Cowboys (10-4), who won their matchup two weeks ago 27-20. Washington (6-8) trails three teams […]
Continue readingThe Indianapolis Colts led the NFL with seven selections for the Pro Bowl as the league announced this year’s teams. The Colts had three players selected on offense (running back Jonathan Taylor, center Ryan Kelly, guard Quenton Nelson), three on defense (tackle DeForest Buckner, linebacker Darius Leonard, cornerback Kenny Moore II) and one on special […]
Continue readingWashington instead started Garrett Gilbert, who signed with the team Friday off New England’s practice squad. Kyle Shurmur, a second-year player who has not appeared in an NFL game, is serving as the primary backup after being elevated from the practice squad. Washington (6-7) and Philadelphia (6-7) trail the New Orleans Saints (7-7) and Minnesota […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 has had quite an impact on the NFL schedule for Week 15, and the same goes for fantasy football. Instead of the traditional Monday night finishing off Week 15, two games were moved to Tuesday night and the Raiders-Browns game, originally scheduled for Saturday, was moved to 5 p.m. ET on Monday. While many […]
Continue readingAaron Donald is pushing to win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the fourth time in five seasons. But the Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle has plenty of competition this time around — most notably from Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah […]
Continue readingWashington has placed 14 players on the COVID list this week — including eight on Wednesday — bringing its total to 18 as it prepares to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Both teams are 6-7, with Washington holding the seventh and final playoff spot with four games remaining. Coach Ron Rivera said he has […]
Continue readingASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Football Team received the news it feared: defensive end Chase Young is done for the season. Washington coach Ron Rivera confirmed the news Monday during his weekly video conference call. Rivera did not specify the exact nature of the injury, referring to it as a leg injury. But sources told […]
Continue readingLANDOVER, Md. — Washington coach Ron Rivera said the team fears that defensive end Chase Young suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in its 29-19 victory Sunday over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rivera said it was “potentially an ACL” but that Young will undergo further tests Monday. “Hopefully it’s not as bad as […]
Continue readingRoullier fractured his left fibula in Sunday’s 17-10 loss to the Denver Broncos. He will require surgery, a source close to the situation said. Roullier, starter since midway through his rookie season of 2017, had his left leg rolled up on at the end of a play in the second quarter and was carted off […]
Continue readingConsidering Washington (2-3) also will be without tight end Logan Thomas (hamstring) and starting offensive linemen Brandon Scherff (knee) and Sam Cosmi (ankle), they’re in a bad spot entering Sunday’s game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs (2-3). Adding to the concern: receiver Terry McLaurin was a new addition to the injury list Friday with a […]
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