KAM CURL NEWS

Officially out Saturday Curl (ankle) has been ruled inactive for Saturday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Curl won't suit up after dealing with an ankle injury that affected his practice participation Week 16. The 23-year-old's next chance to play will come against Cleveland on Sunday, Jan. 1. With Curl sidelined, expect Jeremy Reaves and/or Percy Butler to see increased usage alongside free safety Darrick Forrest.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to sit out Week 16 Curl (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, isn't expected to play, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Curl tested his injured ankle in a workout earlier Sunday but wasn't moving around as well as the Commanders hoped, so he'll be sidelined for the first time since Week 2. Expect Washington to turn to a combination of Jeremy Reaves and Percy Butler to fill in at safety in place of Curl, who has logged 84 tackles and one sack through his 12 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 16 Curl (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Curl was limited with an ankle injury during practice Tuesday and Wednesday before sitting out Thursday's shortened session. While the specifics of this issue are still unknown, the 23-year-old could be in jeopardy of missing his third game of the 2022 campaign. Curl has totaled 84 tackles since missing the first two weeks of the season with a thumb injury, so his potential absence would likely leave Percy Butler to take on a starting role alongside free safety Darrick Forrest.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Injury Update: S Kamren Curl One of Three Defenders Limited on Wednesday Tracking the health and availability of the Washington Commanders roster as they get set to face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Limited with injury Curl (ankle) was a limited participant during the Commanders' practice Tuesday.

Impact Curl logged seven tackles while playing every defensive snap during Sunday's loss to the Giants, though it appears he came away from this contest with an ankle injury. The 23-year-old will now have two more opportunities to work his way back to full participation before Saturday's game against San Francisco. Otherwise, Kurl could be in jeopardy of sitting out for the first time since his Week 3 debut.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Curl registered 12 tickles (nine solo) and a tackle for loss during the 20-20 tie against the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Curl led the team in both solo and total tackles, both of which were also new season highs for the safety. The 23-year-old played every defensive snap for the ninth straight game and has recorded at least five tackles in all but one game this season. Curl will look to maintain this production after the bye week in a rematch against the Giants.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight tackles Week 12 Curl logged eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 19-13 win over the Falcons.

Impact Curl played every defensive snap for the eighth week in a row, and he recorded at least seven stops for the sixth time in 10 games this season. The starting strong safety now has 65 tackles and one sack in 2022. Curl should continue to play a prominent role against the Giants in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snags seven tackles in victory Curl recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Texans.

Impact Curl was once again very involved in the Commanders' defensive effort, registering at least seven tackles for the fifth time in nine games this season. The 23-year-old has yet to deflect a pass or record an interception this year, but his 57 tackles rank third overall on the team behind Cole Holcomb and Jamin Davis. Curl will likely remain busy in Week 12 when the Commanders take on the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit tackles Curl recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Curl finished with a team high in tackles while notching more than eight stops for the first time this season. The cornerback has been a stout tackler with 45 stops (33 solo) and one sack over seven games this season, though he's yet to record a pass defended in 2022. Curl also played every defensive snap for the fifth game in a row, and he should continue to play a prominent defensive role against Philadelphia next Monday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles in win Curl registered seven tackles (five solo), including a tackle for loss, in Sunday's 23-21 victory against the Packers.

Impact Curl was on the field for all 47 of the Commanders' defensive snaps, recording at least seven tackles for the third time this season. The safety has produced 29 tackles, including one sack, over five games in 2022.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first sack in 2022 Curl recorded five tackles and one sack during Thursday's 12-7 win over the Bears.

Impact Curl played 100 percent of the Commanders' defensive snaps Thursday against Chicago, and he also amassed his first sack of the season in the contest. The 23-year-old safety is in line to play heavy snaps once again when the team hosts the Packers next Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 3 Curl doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Curl missed the first two games of the season due to a thumb issue, but he's set to make his season debut in Week 3. The third-year safety has racked up 187 tackles, three sacks and three interceptions through his first two seasons in Washington and figures to reclaim his starting strong safety spot against Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After shaky start, Commanders' defense counting on improvement from within vs. Eagles Kamren Curl is set to return, which should help. Meanwhile, Montez Sweat is hoping for his offseason work to translate to production.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Full participant Wednesday Curl (thumb) fully participated in Wednesday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Curl missed the first two games of the season due to a thumb issue, but he's been cleared to return for Week 3. The third-year safety figures to take on a sizable role in Washington's defense as long as he can avoid a setback leading up to Sunday's divisional matchup against Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cleared to return Curl (thumb) has been cleared to return to action Week 3, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Curl will likely resume practicing in full Wednesday after having missed the first two games of the season. The third-year safety figures to take on a sizeable role in Washington's defense as long as he can avoid any setbacks leading up to Sunday's divisional matchup against Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Lions Curl (thumb) is inactive Week 2 against Detroit.

Impact While Curl was able to return to practice on a limited basis this week, his 2022 debut will have to be put on hold. Look for Darrick Forrest -- who recorded an interception in the opener -- to again operate as the primary strong safety.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Sunday Curl (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact Curl didn't practice at all last week and was ultimately ruled out for the season opener. However, he returned to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday and has a shot to make his season debut in Week 2. The third-year safety has totaled 187 tackles, nine pass defenses, three interceptions and three sacks across his first two seasons in Washington and figures to garner another sizable role when he clears his current thumb issue.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Curl (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Curl didn't practice at all last week and was ultimately ruled out for the season opener. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said he's "pretty optimistic" Curl will miss only one game, so he appears on pace to make his season debut against the Lions on Sunday, though he'll likely need to progress to at least one full practice this week before being ruled available.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Injury Update: Kamren Curl Not at Practice, What's His Status? Will Washington be without one of their top defenders in Week 1?

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commanders DB Kamren Curl Returns to Practice; Will He Play vs. Jaguars? The safety is one of three players who seem to be on an upward swing health wise.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Just misses 100 tackles Curl (knee) finished 2021 with 99 tackles, five pass defenses, one sack and one fumble recovery in 16 games.

Impact The 2020 seventh-round pick started 14 of 16 games and handled 84.7 percent of defensive snaps in his active contests, including six weeks with 100 percent snap share. Despite that, Curl finished without an interception, one year after recording three as a rookie (in 16 games, 11 starts). Still, he'll likely be back as a starter in 2022, and he could hit triple-digit tackles if he's playing next to a deep/free safety like Bobby McCain again.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives X-ray Curl (knee) suffered something akin to a knee hyperextension according to head coach Ron Rivera, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Curl left early against the Giants with the injury and never returned. He received an X-ray, but it showed nothing serious.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Curl is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants after suffering a knee injury.

Impact Curl was carted off the field in the second half with the injury, so it's likely that his season has come to a close. Prior to exiting the contest, Curl recorded three tackles with a pass defended.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID list Curl (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact Curl was placed on the COVID-19 list last week, but he's now back on the active roster after clearing the health and safety protocols. He should reclaim his starting role at free safety for Washington this weekend at Dallas.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE