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We have made the following roster moves:
— Placed RB Kaz Allen on the Reserve/Injured List
— Signed TE Tyree Jackson to the practice squad pic.twitter.com/CTSjJhrgkr— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 17, 2024
Washington signed veteran TE Tyree Jackson to the practice squad, source confirms. Jackson spent 2021 and ‘22 with the Eagles; some time with NYG last year. Not on a roster this season. Zach Ertz remains in the concussion protocol.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 17, 2024
WEEK 17 SCHEDULE FLEX
Falcons vs. Commanders will now be played on Sunday Night Football at 8:20pm ET on NBC.
Dolphins vs. Browns will move to 4:05pm ET on CBS. pic.twitter.com/4VW1eR75e1
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2024
The Atlanta Falcons have Bench Kirk Cousins and will be starting Michael Penix Jr. for the remainder of the season.
Looks like it’ll be Daniels vs. Penix in Prime Time! #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/SVs4BrWA0q
— Commander Sean (@DMVCommanders) December 18, 2024
The 5 TBD games in Week 17:
Saturday
1 p.m. Chargers-Patriots
4:30 p.m. Broncos-Bengals
8:15 p.m. Cardinals-RamsSunday
1 p.m. Colts-Giants
8:20 p.m. Falcons-CommandersNFL flexed Browns-Dolphins out of SNF
— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) December 17, 2024
Commanders rookie DB @MikeSainristil explains how IQ and poise led to his second career NFL interception #RaiseHail #NextManUp pic.twitter.com/rsLmWrwJI6
— Bryan Colbert Jr (@BC__TV) December 17, 2024
Penix named starter for the Falcons. Time for @MikeSainristil to do this again next Sunday night. #RaiseHail #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/ph9Gw33uR9
— Dame (@dsc72478) December 18, 2024
Who should be the @pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week?
Vote now: https://t.co/zi4ULZQQ4S pic.twitter.com/dJjfTytbGW
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2024
time to go to work
️ https://t.co/fQMbxcCYgn AND #ProBowlVote @JayD__5 https://t.co/nmzpi9ZEvF pic.twitter.com/GVTlXEDqdQ
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 17, 2024
If Jayden wins rookie of the week again this week, he will TIE the record for most in a season (9)
He has a great chance at breaking the record #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/STTRttFaeM
— Commanders Lead (@CommandersLead) December 17, 2024
Congratulations to our Commanders QB Jayden Daniels for becoming the first rookie and 5th player in NFL history with a completion percentage of 80-or-higher in 4 games in a season.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 17, 2024
All First Downs. #RaiseHail
Commanders vs Saints pic.twitter.com/MNV0oega42
— Deuce__ @redzoneinthelab podcast (@redzoneinthelab) December 18, 2024
Play breakdown on Clean Pocket. Dart thrown by Jayden pic.twitter.com/blEnlrKO9K
— Jay Gruden (@Coach_JayGruden) December 17, 2024
For those scoring at home, the Commanders’ 2025 draft picks through Week 15 (via @tankathon):
1. 22
2. 56
3. 78 (via Miami)
5. 148 (via NO)
6. 198
7. 239 (via Denver)
7. 246 (via Philly)Last time Washington selected at 22? WR Josh Doctson in 2016.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 17, 2024
Every NFL team’s odds to make the playoffs after Week 15.
( tylermwebb) pic.twitter.com/YIXKA7KJVW
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2024
#NFL teams who haven’t scored more than 30 points this season:
• Chiefs (13-1)
• Patriots (3-11)
• Raiders (2-12)
• Giants (2-12) pic.twitter.com/bklvCcONqF— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) December 17, 2024
Caleb Williams is doing less with more https://t.co/jnzwVE99DK pic.twitter.com/UV0vU93umy
— Steven Patton (@PattonAnalytics) December 17, 2024
Wholesome: Aidan Hutchinson CONFIRMED this morning HE WILL BE BACK if the #Lions make the Super Bowl:
“You guys just have to get there, and I PROMISE YOU I’m gonna be back… there’s no other way.”
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2024
NEWS: The RFK Stadium bill is officially in the continuing resolution. Once passed by the House+Senate, it will move to Biden’s desk. W his signature, D.C. will be awarded a 99-year lease to utilize the site for a new Commanders stadium (or other uses).
https://t.co/u79MaL4FDu https://t.co/QBj6Bh7WZD pic.twitter.com/Pg12MHsYi8— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) December 18, 2024
NEW
Source: RFK legislation is part of budget bill set to be passed by Congress & become law. Official text of spending bill expected Tuesday.
After 27 years DC now has legit shot at bringing Washington’s football franchise back to District w/new stadium at RFK site. pic.twitter.com/Q7Grb2lre8
— Eric Flack (@EricFlackTV) December 17, 2024
D.C. poised to control RFK site, step one in luring Commanders to city.
D.C. got the stadium site. Maryland got the fighter jets and full funding to rebuild the collapsed Francis Key Scott Bridge.
Reporting w/ @Meagan_Flynn and @ErinatthePost.
Full story below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/lKxq4KYspD
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 17, 2024
Statement from @MayorBowser: “Today, we are pleased and grateful to congressional leaders for advancing this critical bipartisan legislation that recognizes the potential of the land. And the potential is great—for housing and jobs; for sports, recreation, and an entertainment… pic.twitter.com/iesWug2kwC
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) December 18, 2024
So what happens next for RFK Stadium? Per @SegravesNBC4 “If you think this is a political battle so far, you aint seen nothing yet. Wait till you get the city council and the mayor trying to figure out a long-term spending bill.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 17, 2024
Statement from @GovWesMoore:
“Our position on the stadium hasn’t changed. We are not afraid of competition, and we believe that we can continue to build on decades of partnership with the team here in Maryland. We are confident that Landover is still the best, and fastest, path…
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) December 18, 2024
Dear NFL Twitter: please don’t make Field and myself tap the sign: https://t.co/WxDCmLHvpb pic.twitter.com/aE3shaPk2P
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) December 17, 2024
The Giants’ next 3 opponents:
•Falcons (7-7)
•Colts (6-8)
•Eagles (12-2)The Raiders’ next 3 opponents:
•Jaguars (3-11)
•Saints (5-9)
•Chargers (8-6)This explains the discrepancy.
In the meantime, everyone should relax and let people use either order for mock drafts.
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) December 17, 2024
NFC East Meeting: Week 15#DallasCowboys | #FlyEaglesFly | #Giants100 | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/zg7tVFxuFm
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) December 17, 2024
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