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Will Jeremy Chinn play Sunday? Injury update for Commanders safety

Will Jeremy Chinn play Sunday? The latest on the Commanders S.

Will Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn play in Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles?

The fifth-year safety suffered a concussion in the second half of last week’s win over the New Orleans Saints. Chinn is second on the team with 93 tackles and has started every game this season. Chinn also has a sack, an interception, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. After a slow start, he’s proven to be an excellent fit for Washington’s rebuilt defense.

Jeremy Chinn injury update

Chinn surprised everyone when he practiced on Wednesday. He was limited, but seeing him on the field three days after the concussion was encouraging.

Commanders S depth chart

  • SS1: Jeremy Chinn
  • SS2: Percy Butler
  • SS3: Darrick Forrest

Butler was ahead of Forrest throughout the season, but Forrest has received more playing time in recent weeks and could be the top option if Chinn can’t go.

 

Will Zach Ertz play Sunday? Injury update for Commanders TE

Will Commanders TE Zach Ertz play on Sunday vs. Eagles?

Will Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles?

The veteran tight suffered a concussion in last week’s 20-19 win over the New Orleans Saints. Ertz did not practice on Wednesday, but was limited on Thursday and Friday. The Commanders listed him as questionable for Week 16.

Ertz is second on the team in all major receiving categories, with 54 receptions, 526 yards and four touchdowns.

Zach Ertz injury update

Commanders TE depth chart

  • TE1: Zach Ertz
  • TE2: John Bates
  • TE3: Ben Sinnott

Washington has Cole Turner on the practice squad and signed Tyree Jackson to the practice squad this week. Undrafted rookie Colson Yankoff initially made the 53-man roster but remains on injured reserve.

 

Commanders rule out DT Jonathan Allen for Week 16 vs. Eagles

Jonathan Allen will not return — yet.

Jonathan Allen’s return will have to wait another week. The Washington Commanders ruled out the veteran defensive tackle for Sunday’s Week 16 showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Allen, who tore his pec in a Week 6 loss at Baltimore, returned to practice this week when the Commanders opened his 21-day practice window. Washington has 21 days to activate Allen to the 53-man roster, or he’ll miss the remainder of the season. When the team opens a practice window for a player, the player is generally close to returning.

News first broke of Allen’s potential return late last week. John Keim of ESPN reported that Allen’s torn pec was only a partial tear and that he was attempting to return this season. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Allen was working his way back. 

Quinn said the following regarding Allen on Friday:

“So, he had a really good week,” Quinn said. “I was very encouraged and we’re just going to keep progressing to make the steps. I’d be encouraged heading into next week as we’re going through it, but he did an excellent job; I was really impressed. So, that’s the only player we’ll rule out.”

Washington’s defense has continued to improve throughout the season. The Commanders rank 11th in total defense and fifth in pass defense. However, they are 25th against the run. Allen’s potential return would be welcome news.

 

Jaguars vs Raiders injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 16

All the latest updates and news on Raiders injury report ahead of a Week 16 game vs. Jaguars.

The final injury report is out for both the Raiders and Jaguar for their Week 16 game on Sunday. But most important may be who was removed from the injury report.

Raiders, Jaguars injury report

Jordan Meredith is Doubtful and Nate Hobbs (illness) Questionable on #Raiders injury report.

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— Levi Damien (@levidamien.bsky.social) December 20, 2024 at 1:38 PM

G Jordan Meredith injury update

Meredith injured his ankle in the team’s loss to the Falcons Monday night. He missed the entire week of practices and is officially Doubtful for the game on Sunday against the Jaguars.

Should he not be able to go, one of two things could happen — either Jackson Powers-Johnson will move back to guard and Andre James would come in at center. Or Cody Whitehair who would step up to start at left guard. Whitehair had started three games at left guard earlier this season.

QB Aidan O’Connell injury update

O’Connell was removed from the injury report, which means he will start Sunday after missing Monday’s game with a bone bruise in his knee.

WR Jakobi Meyers injury update

Meyers was limited for the first two practices of the week, but was back full on Friday and removed from the injury report.

CB Nate Hobbs injury update

Hobbs showed up on the injury report, missing practice Friday with an illness. He is officially Questionable for the game.

What’s the injury status of two key Commanders ahead of Week 16?

What’s the latest on Jeremy Chinn and Zach Ertz?

The Washington Commanders (9-5) have a big game this weekend. Washington hosts the Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) in a rematch from Week 11. While the Eagles won the first game, it wasn’t easy, as Washington controlled the game through three quarters before wearing down in the fourth quarter.

The NFC East remains a possibility but a distant one. Philly has a three-game lead with three games remaining, and it’s difficult to see the Eagles — who have won 10 straight games — losing three in a row to end the regular season.

The Commanders look to remain in control of the seventh seed in the NFC playoffs, but they could be without key starters against the Eagles.

Tight end Zach Ertz and safety Jeremy Chinn are in the NFL concussion protocol after suffering concussions in last week’s win over the Saints. Chinn surprised everyone by participating in practice on Wednesday, although he was limited.

It was the same situation on Thursday for Chinn.

Ertz missed practice on Wednesday, but he never practices on Wednesdays. Like Chinn, Ertz was limited on Thursday.

It’s difficult to assess a player’s availability regarding head injuries. However, it is a good sign that Chinn and Ertz are on the practice field. Their situations will likely come down to Saturday’s deadline to elevate players from the practice squad.

Multiple Commanders dealing with illnesses ahead of Week 16 showdown vs. Eagles

While other players are now sick, Tyler Biadasz will be back vs. Eagles.

On Sunday morning, the Washington Commanders were surprised to learn that center Tyler Biadasz had woken up with an illness. The Commanders immediately added him to the injury report and worked him out before the game against the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, Biadasz wasn’t able to go, and Washington missed him.

While the Commanders won, the offensive line wasn’t the same without Biadasz. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was sacked a season-high eight times, and the running game, outside of Daniels, never got going.

Good news: Biadasz will be on the field Sunday when Washington hosts the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles.

“Absolutely, I’m playing, I’m playing,” Biadasz said about Sunday. “You can’t get me out of this game.”

While Biadasz will return, Biadasz’s illness has spread through the locker room. On Thursday, right guard Sam Cosmi and tight end John Bates missed practice due to illness. With Zach Ertz in the concussion protocol, Bates will play even more against the Eagles, while Cosmi is Washington’s top offensive lineman. Cosmi also missed Wednesday’s practice.

Sunday is still a few days away, and there’s a good chance Cosmi and Bates will be fine. However, now the concern will be the illness making its way through the entire locker room.

 

Raiders vs Jaguars injury report: Raiders starting OL misses another practice

All the latest updates and news on Raiders injury report ahead of a Week 16 game vs. Jaguars.

There were no changes in status on Thursday’s injury report for the Raiders. Which means one of their starting offensive linemen was missing for a second straight day as they prepare for the Jaguars on Sunday.

Raiders, Jaguars injury report

G Jordan Meredith injury update

Meredith injured his ankle in the team’s loss to the Falcons Monday night. He has now missed two days of practices, which means his absence was not rest or precautionary, but rather raises the possibility he could miss the game on Sunday against the Jaguars.

Should he not be able to go, it would be Cody Whitehair who would step up to start. Whitehair had started three games at left guard earlier this season.

QB Aidan O’Connell injury update

Another full practice means there is a strong likelihood O’Connell will start Sunday after missing Monday’s game with a bone bruise in his knee.

WR Jakobi Meyers injury update

Meyers was once again limited by an ankle injury.

Positive injury news on Commanders’ defensive starter

More potentially good news for the Commanders.

It’s getting to the point in the season where injuries mount. The Washington Commanders, who just came off a bye week, saw two key starters leave Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Saints due to concussions.

Starting tight end Zach Ertz left during the second quarter and was quickly ruled out. Ertz’s head hit the ground hard after a catch inside New Orleans’s five-yard line.

Safety Jeremy Chinn left the game in the second half and did not return. On Monday, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Ertz and Chinn were in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Running back Austin Ekeler is currently on injured reserve after suffering his second concussion this season in Week 12.

On Wednesday, the Commanders returned to practice in preparation for a Week 16 rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles won the first meeting in Week 11, 26-18.

In some good news, Chinn was on the practice field for the Commanders. While he was limited, seeing him back on the field so soon after the concussion was surprising. While Chinn is not yet cleared, his status will be worth watching over the next two days.

Ertz did not practice, which is customary for him on Wednesday, as it has been a rest day for the 12-year veteran.

Chinn has been an integral part of the Commanders’ defense, which has significantly improved from last season.

Commanders could get DT Jonathan Allen back soon

More good news for Jonathan Allen and the Commanders.

We learned last week that Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen could return this season. Allen tore his pec in a Week 6 game at Baltimore. And while a torn pec is often a season-ending injury, Allen’s was only a partial tear, giving the Commanders hope that he could return this season.

On Wednesday, Washington opened Allen’s 21-day practice window, meaning it has 21 days to either activate him from injured reserve to the 53-man roster or end his season. When a team opens an injured player’s 21-day window, they are likely close to a return.

Head coach Dan Quinn spoke about Allen’s potential return on Wednesday.

“Yeah, well first I think it’s a remarkable part of the rehab, for him to go through it,” Quinn said. “There’s a lengthy protocol in the return to make sure we don’t miss a step along the way. For us, you’ve heard us say protecting the team, that’s the player too. So, we did that with Marshon [Lattimore] too and [Allen’s] really worked hard to get ready into this space. So, we’ll just kind of take it, practice as we’re going, but he’ll be back in with the team today and going through it.”

Allen did practice but was limited.

Allen’s potential return comes when the Commanders are battling to make the playoffs. At 9-5, Washington currently possesses the seventh and final seed in the NFC playoff field. The Commanders host the Eagles this weekend and close the season against the Falcons and Cowboys.

Surgeries completed for Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, TE Evan Engram

Surgeries completed for Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, TE Evan Engram

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tight end Evan Engram had successful surgeries to address season-ending injuries this week, Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson said on Wednesday.

Lawrence underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, which he suffered in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

After missing two games due to the injury, Lawrence returned to play in Week 13 against Houston but sustained a concussion on an illegal hit by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.

The combination of injuries led Jacksonville to place Lawrence on its injured reserve on Dec. 4, ending his season. He cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol on Sunday, allowing him to schedule his shoulder operation for Tuesday.

Engram hurt his shoulder against the Tennessee Titans in Week 14, which he was originally expected to play through, per Pederson. However, testing revealed Engram suffered a labrum injury that required surgery, which he had on Monday.

Like Lawrence, Engram was moved to the Jaguars’ injured reserve on Saturday, ending his campaign.

“Everything was positive in both players’ cases and just now looking forward to recovery time,” Pederson said Wednesday.

Lawrence finished his season having completed 172-of-284 passing for 2,045 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and rushed for 119 yards and three scores, in 10 starts.

Engram, who also missed Weeks 2-5 with a hamstring injury, caught 47 passes for 365 yards and one touchdown in nine starts.

While it is unclear if Lawrence and Engram will be cleared to participate in organized team activities (OTAs), which occurred in May this past offseason, Pederson anticipates both players recovering fully from their surgeries by sometime this spring.

“Don’t know that yet. It’s hard to put a timeframe on it, you don’t want to rush it,” said Pederson. “I guess the thing is too, in both cases, they’re not long-term, lengthy-type surgeries [or] recovery time. So, at some point this spring they’ll be ready to go.”