Injury updates
The Washington Commanders are preparing for their Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants with a few players dealing with injuries. Emmanuel Forbes Jr injured his thumb during the Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers. He was pulled from yesterday’s practice and he had surgery for a torn UCL today. Dan Quinn said that he’s not expected to miss a lot of time, but he’s out this week and won’t be placed on injured reserve. Noah Igbinoghene played last week, and will be the first reserve up, with Michael Davis also getting playing time
Three players are questionable for Sunday’s home opener. Johnny Newton will be reassessed tomorrow before the team makes a decision on whether he will make his NFL debut this week. Quinn said he’s trending in the right direction, they are focused on workload management. DE Clelin Ferrell was dealing with a knee injury during the preseason, but was active last week. He was listed as limited today, and will be questionable for the Giants game. S Quan Martin was also limited today, and is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Rookie LT Brandon Coleman(shoulder), OT Trent Scott(knee), S Tyler Owens, and RB Brian Robinson Jr(knee) were all full participants today. Owens was limed on Wednesday, but everyone else has been
The point spread for the Washington Commanders home opener against the New York Giants has moved. They opened as 2.5 point favorites, but that line has dropped to 1.5. The Over/Under has gone up two points, going from 41.5 to 43.5. Check out all the odds for Sunday’s game at FanDuel Sportsbook.
OUT
CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr – Had thumb surgery for a torn UCL in his thumb. Not expected to miss a lot of time.
Questionable
DT Jer’Zhan Newton – Dan Quinn said Newton could possibly play this week.
DE Clelin Ferrell – Missed preseason games with a knee injury, and is now questionable after popping up on the injury report today.
S Quan Martin – Listed today with a hamstring injury.
No Injury Designation
S Tyler Owens- Limited yesterday with an ankle injury.
OT Brandon Coleman – Played limited snaps last week and ready for more in Week 2.
RB Brian Robinson Jr. – Listed with a knee injury.
OT Trent Scott – Limited last week with a knee injury.