CORNELIUS LUCAS NEWS

Set to return for wild-card matchup Lucas (groin) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's wild-card contest versus Tampa Bay.

Impact Lucas suffered a groin injury Week 17 versus the Falcons and didn't play in Week 18 against Dallas. He managed an LP/LP/FP progression during practice this week and is expected to take the field against the Buccaneers. Lucas started in seven of his 14 contests this season but has mostly served in a rotational role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 18 Lucas (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Lucas injured his groin during the Commanders' Week 17 overtime win over the Falcons, which was serious enough to prevent him from practicing all week. He'll work on rehabbing from the injury and recovering enough to be available for the start of the playoffs.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Daniels carries the Commanders into the playoffs by running as much as throwing

Jayden Daniels has become the running game for the Washington Commanders

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayden Daniels dazzles again as Commanders clinch a playoff spot by beating Falcons 30-24 in OT

The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures groin versus Atlanta Lucas suffered a groin injury in Sunday night's game against the Falcons and is questionable to return.

Impact Lucas was injured in the second half against Atlanta. Trent Scott has replaced Lucas at right tackle.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Commanders' offense busts out thanks to its old friend, the running game

The Washington Commanders' offense busted out of its recent slump by going back to the basics with a heavy emphasis on the running game

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go vs. Philly Lucas (ankle) is active for Thursday night's game against the Eagles, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Lucas will return Thursday from at two-game absence due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Bears, and he will provide depth on the Commanders' offensive line.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Impact Lucas was held out of practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury sustained in Washington's Week 8 win over the Bears. Trent Scott will likely serve as the Commanders' top backup tackle in Lucas' stead.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Week 9 Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lucas hurt his ankle in last Sunday's win over the Bears and didn't play after the third quarter. The left tackle has started five of the eight games in which he's played this season and has logged 61 percent of the Commanders' offensive snaps. Brandon Coleman's workload will likely increase as a result of Lucas' absence Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Lucas (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bears.

Impact Lucas was seen limping to the locker room in the third quarter, which is now understood to have been the result of an ankle injury. The 33-year-old's status for the rest of the game is up in the air and Trent Scott is a candidate for an increase in workload in his absence.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Lucas (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bears.

Impact Lucas was seen limping to the locker room in the third quarter, which is now understood to have been the result of an ankle injury. The 33-year-old's status for the rest of the game is up in the air, and Trent Scott is a candidate for an increase in workload in his absence.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start

The Washington Commanders improved to 1-1 this season despite not scoring a touchdown and going 0 for 6 in the red zone

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Commanders get competitive at their first training camp under Dan Quinn

The Washington Commanders got competitive a week into their first training camp under Dan Quinn

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays with Washington Lucas is re-signing with the Commanders on a one-year contract Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lucas is now set for a fifth season in Washington, where he's mostly spent time as a reserve offensive tackle, starting four games with the team last season.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders re-signing offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas, AP source says

The Washington Commanders have re-signed offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press

MARCH 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Commanders' Cornelius Lucas Replacing Charles Leno Jr.? Will the Washington Commanders’ fresh start within the organization pay dividends for Cornelius Lucas?

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Commanders' Sam Howell And Eric Bieniemy Impressing OT Cornelius Lucas Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas has been impressed with quarterback Sam Howell and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniem...

JULY 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Commanders' Sam Howell And Eric Bieniemy Impressing OT Cornelius Lucas Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas has been impressed with quarterback Sam Howell and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniem...

JULY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out for Week 18 Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact It's unclear when Lucas sustained the ankle injury, but the offensive tackle will be forced to miss the Commanders' season finale in Week 18. In his absence, Samuel Cosmi could draw the start at right tackle versus Dallas.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders, Giants prep for rare meaningful December games

The Washington Commanders and the New York Giants have been mirroring each other for years

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Money' receiver Terry McLaurin is key piece for Commanders

Terry McLaurin caught his first touchdown pass since the season opener in the Washington Commanders’ 23-21 victory against Green Bay

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Life Comes At You Fast': Commanders OT Cornelius Lucas Describes Role Cornelius Lucas is entering his third season with the Commanders.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'Life Comes At You Fast': Commanders OT Cornelius Lucas Describes Role Cornelius Lucas is entering his third season with the Commanders.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Passes physical, off NFI list Lucas passed his physical and was activated off the active/non-football illness list Monday.

Impact Lucas will make his training camp debut Monday after starting the campaign on the NFI list. Once he works his way back to full strength, he figures to provide offensive-line depth for Washington in 2022.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on illness list Lucas (illness) was placed on the active/non-football illness list Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lucas won't be available as the Commanders begin training camp, but he can be removed from the list and jump back into action at any time. Once healthy, Lucas figures to provide offensive line depth for Washington in 2022.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE