Dan Quinn speaks to the media after practice
Dan Quinn spoke to reporters after Washington’s snowy practice today. He named this week’s team captains, and wanted to honor some heavy hitters for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Bobby Wagner(defense), Terry McLaurin(offense), and Jeremy Reaves(special teams) get the nod this week.
Jonathan Allen has been a team captain in the past and he returned to the practice field this week. Washington opened up his 21-day practice window, and he was limited this week as he returns from a partially torn pectoral. Quinn said he put some good work in this week, but he’s going to be the only player ruled out for this week’s game. He’s encouraged for a return to play next weekend when the Commanders host the Falcons on Sunday Night Football.
Jeremy Chinn and Zach Ertz both suffered concussions last week vs the Saints, and both of them were out of the non-contact jerseys they had been wearing while in concussion protocol. Sam Cosmi and John Bates have been dealing with an illness similar to the one that knocked Tyler Biadasz out on gameday last week. Both of them returned to practice today.
Washington is preparing to host the Eagles, and they’re home underdogs. Quinn was asked about learning from the first matchup. The Eagles are on a 10-game winning streak, and are in a three-way tie for the best record in the NFC with the Lions and Vikings. Quinn basically said if you want to be somebody, you’ve got to beat somebody, and they need to do that on Sunday against the 12-2 Eagles.
Dan Quinn
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 20, 2024
Team captains:
#PHIvsWAS | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/1Lay7sh1Uq
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 20, 2024
Wanna know if this matchup with the Eagles is a big one?
The Commnders’ Week 16 captains are:
Terry McLaurin
Bobby Wagner
Jeremy Reaves— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 20, 2024
Jonathan Allen:
Dan Quinn addressing the media. Jon Allen has been ruled out for this weekend, but really encouraged for next weekend. That’s the only player they’re ruling out right now
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 20, 2024
DT Jonathan Allen has been ruled OUT for Week 16 for Philly. Only player Washington is ruling out today.
Means TE Zach Ertz and S Jeremy Chinn still have a chance.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 20, 2024
Contender:
Quinn on playing the Eagles this weekend: “If you want to go from contender to heavy hitter, you have to beat some heavy hitters.”
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 20, 2024
Dan Quinn channeled some Ric Flair vibe about the importance of Sunday’s game against the Eagles.
“If you want to be a contender, you have to beat some heavy hitters.”
Commanders are 0-4 against teams inside the playoff picture.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 20, 2024
Practice Notes
Injured players returning:
Important pair walking to practice. First time we’ve seen Sam Cosmi out here this week. pic.twitter.com/aRSa4tb8Rr
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 20, 2024
Practice attendance round-up:
* Jon Allen wore a regular jersey
* Sam Cosmi and John Bates, both out with illness before today, were participating
* TE Zach Ertz and S Jeremy Chinn, both in concussion protocol, were on the field— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 20, 2024
Winter weather:
A little winter weather with wet flurries. Let’s go: pic.twitter.com/QuJtXGRGPA
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 20, 2024