The Washington Commanders made a pair of roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
Washington elevated defensive end Andre Jones Jr. and running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. from the practice squad. The moves reflect running back Austin Ekeler and defensive end Clelin Ferrell’s absences for Sunday’s game.
This is the second time the Commanders have elevated Jones. He played nine snaps in last week’s win over Cincinnati, registering one tackle. As a rookie last season, Jones appeared in 14 games.
Rodriguez, like Jones, was one of Washington’s 2023 draft picks. This will be Rodriguez’s first action of the season, as he will backup Brian Robinson Jr. and Jeremy McNichols.
Rodriguez played in 13 games as a rookie, carrying the football 51 times for 247 yards and two touchdowns.
The Commanders enter Sunday’s game on a two-game winning streak after shocking the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.