The Washington Commanders continued preparations for Sunday’s Week 1 encounter with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday. For a second consecutive day this week, the Commanders were without backup quarterback Marcus Mariota and rookie defensive tackle Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton.
Mariota’s status was downgraded from limited to DNP on Thursday. This doesn’t mean his status for Sunday’s opener is in doubt, as head coach Dan Quinn could feel comfortable with the 10-year veteran continuing as Jayden Daniels’ backup despite missing practice time.
Newton was limited on Wednesday and missed Thursday’s practice. However, his designation was NIR (non-injury related), as Washington continues to use precautions with Newton and his surgically repaired feet.
Here’s Thursday’s full practice report.
Did not participate: QB Marcus Mariota (chest), DT Jer’Zhan Newton (foot/NIR)
Limited participants: N/A
Full participants: DT Daron Payne (back), OT Trent Scott (knee), OT Brandon Coleman (shoulder), DE Clelin Ferrell (knee), OLB Dante Fowler Jr. (knee)