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Commanders Injury Update: Key Players Out, Reinforcements Arrive
20 Oct
Summary
- Two Commanders players, Croskey-Merritt and Jean-Baptiste, are out for at least four games.
- Running back Jeremy McNichols is activated from injured reserve and will play Monday.
- Defensive backs Trey Amos and Jordan Magee are also activated for the upcoming game.
The Washington Commanders have made significant roster adjustments ahead of their Monday Night Football game. Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and outside linebacker Javontae Jean-Baptiste have been placed on injured reserve due to groin and pectoral injuries, respectively. Both players will be sidelined for a minimum of four games, making them ineligible to return until Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
In positive news, the Commanders are activating running back Jeremy McNichols from injured reserve as he returns from a quad injury. He practiced fully and will be available for Monday night's contest. The team also bolstered its defense by activating cornerback Trey Amos and linebacker Jordan Magee, who were previously dealing with ankle and hamstring issues. These activations come as a relief with Jean-Baptiste heading to IR and Charles Omenihu already ruled out, creating a need for defensive reinforcements. The Commanders also made other roster moves, releasing linebacker Austin Keys and elevating outside linebacker T.J. Maguranyanga from the practice squad for game day.
