AUGUST 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 7-5 · 2ND IN NFC EAST
7-5 · 2ND IN NFC EAST
Next Game vs Titans · Sun 6:00PM
WAS -5.5 TOTAL 44.5
Washington defensive tackle Daron Payne has two games circled on his calendar for 2021 Daron Payne looks especially forward to a rematch with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
William Jackson III - Back to full health Jackson (quadriceps) practiced in pads Sunday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Jackson missed practice Friday but was back out there two days later. He's working with the starters in practice and could make his debut with Washington in Thursday's preseason opener.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kelvin Harmon - Back from knee injury Harmon (knee) practiced in pads Sunday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The leg injury that had bothered Harmon has been specified as a knee injury, but either way, he's over it and back at practice. The 2019 sixth-round pick should suit up in Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sammis Reyes - Returns to practice Sunday Reyes (knee) practiced in pads Sunday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Reyes had been battling a knee injury, but he's back to full health and has rejoined his teammates on the practice field. He's competing for a depth role at tight end.and will look to make a good impression in the preseason opener Thursday in New England.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Curtis Samuel - Return timetable TBD Coach Ron Rivera noted Sunday that it's unclear when Samuel (reserve/COVID-19 and groin injury) will return to action, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports. "There's no ti...
Impact Samuel, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list July 29, is also bouncing back from a groin injury. With both issues in mind, the team plans to proceed deliberately with the wideout, who was signed by Washington this offseason to a three-year, $34.5 million contract, with the intention of pairing him with rising star Terry McLaurin. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Samuel is expected to come off the COVID-19 list this week but remains without a return timeline due to the groin issue. Based on Rivera's comments, it can be assumed for now that Samuel won't see action in either of the team's first two preseason contests.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The WFT offensive line has shuffled a lot during training camp. That might not be a bad thing. Washington wants its offensive line to be flexible and versatile. In training camp, it has gotten plenty of practice.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
WFT training camp observations: Preseason prep, deep passes and a Curtis Samuel sighting Quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke each unleashed a few deep throws during Sunday's practice.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Training Camp Notebook: Defensive Dominance The defense balled out during Sunday's practice with several interceptions and impressive tackles.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Washington Gets Great News With Latest Curtis Samuel Update The Washington Football Team shocked a lot of people around the NFL last season when they won the NFC East despite finishing with a 7-9 reco...
AUGUST 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Curtis Samuel - Rejoins team Samuel (groin) will rejoin Washington for practice Sunday, but he's expected to remain on the reserve/COVID-19 list for at least a couple more days while he works his way back into...
Impact Before he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list July 29, Samuel hadn't practiced since June on account of the groin injury. Once he's activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Samuel could revert to the PUP list, where he had resided prior to being ruled out through the NFL's health and safety protocols for the coronavirus. The time Samuel has already missed in camp makes him unlikely to gain clearance for Washington's upcoming preseason game Thursday at New England, but he should have enough time to get back up to full speed ahead of the Sept. 12 regular-season opener versus the Chargers.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Washington Football Team — and its fans — return for a practice at FedEx Field The event drew season ticket holders who hadn't been back since the pandemic and those who were curious after a decade away.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
William Jackson III - Nursing thigh bruise Jackson was absent from Friday's practice due to a thigh bruise, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coach Ron Rivera described Jackson's injury as a "Charlie horse," which indicates it is likely a short-term issue. Expect the team to err on the side off caution and not rush him back until he is ready. The 28-year-old is expected to start opposite Kendall Fuller at cornerback this season.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Training Camp Notebook: Friday Night Lights Fans were back at FedExField for some Friday Night Football, and there were plenty of great moments throughout the night.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Kyle Allen - Return to field imminent Coach Ron Rivera said Friday that expects Allen (ankle) to return to the practice field soon, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Washington held Friday's session at FedExField, during which Allen was seen throwing passes with fellow reserve quarterback Steven Montez. Allen sustained a season-ending dislocation of his left ankle in November that required a procedure. He tweaked the surgically repaired ankle last Saturday and has been sidelined in the meantime. The Football Team is holding a "QB competition" between graybeard Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke for the starting job, leaving Allen and Montez to vie for depth chart slotting, assuming Rivera decides to roster three signal-callers in the regular season.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kelvin Harmon - Tending to leg injury Harmon (leg) isn't taking part in Friday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Harmon left Thursday's session early with what was termed a leg injury, per John Keim of ESPN.com. After missing all of last season due to a torn ACL suffered July 2020, Harmon was able to participate in the offseason program and early stages of training camp, but now another issue of unknown severity is keeping him on the sideline.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WFT Daily: A Key Piece To Jack Del Rio's Defense Execution is important for Washington's defense, but there's another quality that's just as vital.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Benjamin St-Juste: A Student Of The Game There's a lot to like about St-Juste, but being a student of the game might be his best quality.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Terry McLaurin wants to take his game to another level. He asked Doug Baldwin for help. Washington's top receiver met with Baldwin, the former Seahawks wideout, to learn new tricks as a route-runner and the importance of knowing...
AUGUST 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Washington Hosts Salute To Service NFL Boot Camp In Richmond One hundred local military members were at practice in Richmond, 50 of which participated in drills similar to those in the NFL National Sco...
AUGUST 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Doug Baldwin knows patience brings success. Washington's Terry McLaurin is starting to grasp why In Baldwin's mind, control is the goal. That's what he taught McLaurin through conversations and workouts during the offseason.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Wake Up Washington: Get Ready For 'Friday Night Football' A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, presented by...
AUGUST 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Where is Washington on Forbes' annual list of most valuable NFL franchises? Washington’s value is up 20% from 2020.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Daron Payne - Activated from COVID-19 list Payne was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Payne was placed on the list Sunday but has been activated just four days later. He'll return his starting role along Washington's defensive line in practice.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Scherff - Clears COVID-19 protocols Scherff was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Scherff had been in the COVID protocols since Saturday, but the starting right guard has been cleared and is free to rejoin his teammates at practice.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WFT Daily: The Chess Matches Between Cole Holcomb And Ryan Fitzpatrick Holcomb has had an excellent camp, and playing against Fitzpatrick has helped him improve.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
