The Washington Commanders began preparing for their Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers by making some roster moves due to injuries. Washington placed starting defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on the reserve/injured list. Allen will miss the remainder of the season with a torn pec.
The Commanders also placed rookie backup defensive Javontae Jean-Baptiste on IR, but he was designated to return, meaning he’ll miss at least four games. The Commanders signed DT Sheldon Day from the practice squad and also added veteran DE Jalyn Holmes.
Washington opened practice Wednesday without three players. Tight end Zach Ertz received his customary veteran rest day, while rookie safety Tyler Owens (shin) remains sidelined. Also out on Wednesday was starting defensive end Dorance Armstrong, who injured his rib in Sunday’s loss at Baltimore.
In some good news, starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. returned on a limited basis.
Here’s the Commanders’ full injury report from Wednesday:
Did not participate: TE Zach Ertz (NIR, rest), S Tyler Owens (shin), DE Dorance Armstrong (rib).
Limited participants: RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee), G Nick Allegretti (ankle), WR Noah Brown (groin), S Percy Butler (groin), DE Clelin Ferrell (knee), LB Frankie Luvu (toe), S Quan Martin (neck), WR Terry McLaurin (NIR/rest), DT Daron Payne (knee)
Full participants: CB Emmanuel Forbes (thumb), LB Jordan Magee (knee)