The Washington Commanders face the Kansas City Chiefs in game two of preseason action from Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, the Commanders released their list of players who will not participate. Some players on the list are battling injuries, such as tight ends John Bates and Cole Turner, while running back J.D. McKissic and offensive tackle Charles Leno don’t need to play.
Here is the complete list:
- RB J.D. McKissic
- TE Curtis Hodges
- TE Cole Turner
- T Rashod Hill
- G Andrew Norwell
- T Charles Leno Jr.
- G Nolan Laufenberg
- G Trai Turner
- TE John Bates
Hodges is a surprising scratch. He was expected to split plenty of time with fellow rookie Armani Rogers. Norwell, Turner and Schweitzer, Washington’s top three guards, are all battling injuries.
The Commanders also announced some lineup changes for Saturday’s game:
- Cornelius Lucas will start at left tackle
- Aaron Monteiro will start at right guard
- Saahdiq Charles will start at left guard
- Armani Rogers will start at tight end
- James Smith-Williams will start at defensive end
This game presents major opportunities for players like Charles, Monteiro and Rogers. Charles will likely make Washington’s roster, but it’s far from guaranteed. Monteiro is competing for a roster spot.