The Washington Football Team returned to the practice fields of Ashburn on Wednesday for the first time since Sunday’s 56-14 blowout loss to the Cowboys. That game is squarely in the rearview mirror was Washington is now fully focused on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
The week’s first injury report is out for the NFC East rematch and featured more Eagles missing practice than Washington players. Granted, Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce didn’t practice for the Eagles as it was a rest day for each veteran.
As for Washington, three players missed practice Wednesday: Cornerback William Jackson III, right tackle Sam Cosmi and defensive end Montez Sweat. Jackson remains sidelined with a calf injury, while Cosmi missed practice due to illness. Sweat was excused from practice for family reasons after dealing with the loss of his brother.
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Offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles, running back Antonio Gibson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel and defensive end James Smith-Williams were limited for Washington. Gibson usually always plays, while Samuel is the opposite.
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke was on the injury report with a knee injury but participated fully.
The biggest injury news for the Eagles surrounds running back Miles Sanders. Sanders injured his hand in Week 16, and his status for Sunday is yet to be determined. Sanders paced Philadelphia’s ground game in the Week 15 win over Washington, so his absence could be a big one for the Eagles.
Two of Philadelphia’s other running backs were also on the injury report. Jordan Howard didn’t practice with a stinger, while Kenneth Gainwell was limited with an ankle injury.