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Brandon Scherff - Placed on COVID-19 list Scherff was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Scherff, along with David Sharpe, was placed on the COVID-19 list as Washington continues to deal with an outbreak. The 2015 No. 5 overall pick recently signed his franchise tender and is expected to be the leader along the offensive line. The 29-year-old has been named to the Pro Bowl in four consecutive seasons.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel - Keeping pace despite missed time Coach Ron Rivera isn't worried about Samuel (groin) missing practice, noting that the wide receiver previously worked with Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner in 2018-19...

Impact Samuel may be comfortable with the concepts and playbook, but he could still probably benefit from the reps as he adjusts to a new team and new group of quarterbacks. He started training camp on the PUP list due to a groin injury from the offseason program, before being moved to the reserve/COVID-19 list July 29. Still, Rivera has said multiple times that he isn't worried, though he hasn't gone so far as to provide a return timeline or estimate. Samuel signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract in March, receiving $23 million guaranteed to work as the No. 2 receiver alongside up-and-coming star Terry McLaurin.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wake Up Washington: Antonio Gandy-Golden Has Eyes On The Future A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, presented by...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

WFT Daily: Working Towards A Common Goal At WR There's only so many spots on the roster for the wide receivers, but they aren't letting that get in the way of helping each other improve.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Antonio Gibson always wants the big play. To help Washington, he must fight that instinct. Gibson was explosive as a rookie, but in his second year, Washington is looking for him to become more of a complete back. That means more t...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Antonio Gandy-Golden gets vaccine after initially holding out Gandy-Golden said Monday that he recently became vaccinated, citing the team’s information push and eagerness to relax protocols. Unvaccinat...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Washington camp thoughts: Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson can 'open up the playbook' Plus, insight into the rotation at linebacker, the other quarterback battle and Washington's attempt to move its brand forward.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Next Step For Antonio Gibson Gibson is entering the next phase of his development, and that means leaning into his resume as a pass-catcher.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

DeAndre Carter - Battling for depth spot Carter is in the mix for a roster spot, according to John Keim of ESPN.com.

Impact Washington appears to have open competition for the third through fifth/sixth spots at wide receiver, with Carter joined by Adam Humphries, Dyami Brown, Cam Sims, Steven Sims, Kelvin Harmon, Antonio Gandy-Golden and Isaiah Wright. It's a deep group -- one where nearly anyone could win the No. 3 job, and anyone besides Brown (a rookie third-round pick) could be released. Carter probably wouldn't make the cut on his wideout credentials alone, but his ability to return punts and kicks could put him over the top.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Gandy-Golden - Not bothered by hammy Gandy-Golden said he isn't having any issues with the hamstring that bothered him last year, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Limited to one catch in six games last season, the 2020 fourth-round pick enters Year 2 in a fierce competition for roles and roster spots, with everything seemingly open behind starting wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel. Early reports out of camp have Adam Humphries and Kelvin Harmon making strong bids for the No. 3 job, but Gandy-Golden and others still have plenty of time to gain ground. The 6-foot-4, 223-pound wideout says he's been back at full strength since the offseason program, no longer bothered by the previously balky hamstring.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Salute & GEICO Military Team Up to Hosting Military Appreciation Day at Training Camp in Richmond On Thursday, July 29th, the Official Military Appreciation Club of the Washington Football Team, Washington Salute, welcomed 100 soldiers re...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Ron Rivera sees signs of encouragement on Washington's COVID-19 vaccination rate, but coach still finds hesitancy 'befuddling' Despite his team having one of the NFL's lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates, Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera has reason for optimis...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jonathan Allen - Hamstring injury Allen (hamstring) is considered day-to-day due to an injury, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allen's injury doesn't appear severe, but Washington has nothing to lose by holding him out of early camp activities, so it seems likely the team will be cautious. The 2017 first-round pick inked a four-year extension back in March, positioning himself to once again serve as a pillar of the Football Team's defensive line.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training Camp Notebook: Consistency From The Quarterbacks  As Washington returned to Ashburn to resume training camp, the signal-callers have started to get more comfortable directing the offense.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Ricky Seals-Jones - Back on the field Seals-Jones (leg) resumed practicing Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Seals-Jones suffered a leg contusion during practice last week, but he's already recovered enough to resume participating in on-field drills. Count on Seals-Jones to resume competing for a depth gig behind top tight end Logan Thomas.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tight hamstring sidelines Washington tackle Jonathan Allen Washington coach Ron Rivera says starting defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was held out of practice because of a tight...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Antonio Gibson - Feeling healthy again Gibson says he no longer feels lingering effects from last year's turf toe injury, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

Impact Two months ago, Gibson revealed that his toe still had some discomfort that required treatment, though nothing that was impacting his participation in practice. Even if his risk of re-injury remains somewhat heightened, this doesn't sound like a threat to Gibson's availability or workload at the beginning of the year. He's locked in as Washington's starting running back and lead runner, with potential to take more receiving work away from J.D. McKissic this year. Washington coach Ron Rivera agrees that Gibson has rebounded from the toe injury and so far looked sharp in training camp.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tight hamstring sidelines Washington tackle Jonathan Allen

Washington coach Ron Rivera says starting defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was held out of practice because of a tight hamstring

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Allen - Sits out to start week Allen is watching practice Monday after tweaking his surgically repaired ankle Saturday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Allen was cleared to practice at the beginning of training camp, but coach Ron Rivera suggested the QB wasn't back at full strength, and a setback early in camp reinforces that notion. Realistically, Allen will hope to compete for the backup job with Taylor Heinicke, who is said to be competing with Ryan Fizpatrick for the starting job. As things stand, Allen appears on track for the No. 3 job, assuming Washington even keeps three signal-callers.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Devaroe Lawrence - Returns to active roster Lawrence (undisclosed) passed his physical and returned to the active roster Friday.

Impact Lawrence began camp on the non-football injury list due to an unspecified issue, but he's now been cleared to practice. The 28-year-old recorded only one tackle while appearing in one game last season.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Settle - Activated by Washington Settle (undisclosed) was activated by Washington on Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Settle began camp on the non-football illness list due to an unspecified illness, but he'll return following a brief absence. The 24-year-old recorded 19 tackles (12 solo), including five sacks, while appearing in all 16 games last year.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daron Payne - Placed on COVID-19 list Payne was placed on the COVID-19 list Sunday, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

Impact Washington placed several players on the COVID-19 list Thursday, and Payne will now be away from the team. However, the defensive tackle announced Sunday on his personal Twitter feed that he hasn't tested positive for COVID-19. It's not yet clear when Payne could return to the field.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Alabama DT Daron Payne placed on NFL Reserve/COVID-19 list Daron Payne has been placed on the NFL’s Reserve/COVID-19 list.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Washington adds Daron Payne to COVID-19 reserve list The Washington Football Team placed defensive tackle Daron Payne on the COVID-19 reserve list Sunday — its seventh player to be put in the l...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Daron Payne added to the Washington Football Team's expanding covid-19 list The veteran defensive tackle is the seventh player on the team's covid-19 list.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM