Ron Rivera Presser: Colts QB Sam Ehlinger is a smart, headsy player and has a feel for the game

LIVE: HC Ron Rivera meets with the media https://t.co/SXoG5ZPaXY

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 27, 2022

Ron Rivera at the podium. The only addition to the injury report is Jon Allen, but it was for a rest day.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 27, 2022

Ron Rivera said he’s not anticipating Jahan Dotson will be available Sunday. “He’s still tight.”

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 27, 2022

On Chase Young, Rivera said that he met with the doctors and everything was positive. He had a heavy work day on Sunday. The doctor is “very happy” with the DE’s progress

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 27, 2022

Chase Young will return to practice next week, Rivera said. The pass-rusher had a heavy workout Sunday morning and Rivera says the doctors urged the team to take it a little slower.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 27, 2022

Rivera said it was good to see his mom in positive spirits; said she did not expect him to be there. “We had a nice conversation and they have a really good plan so we’re optimistic.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 27, 2022

Rivera said the focus of improving on third down has helped the defense. They’ve been working on that area as well as red zone efficiency since training camp

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 27, 2022

Rivera said Sam Ehlinger is a very smart, headsy player. He has a good sense of running RPOs and running the ball himself

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 27, 2022

Ron Rivera on the Colts QB switch. Knows his defense will get a different type of QB than anticipated in Ehlinger. “Has a good feel for the game.” Says college tape shows a player comfortable with RPO and runs overall.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 27, 2022

Zero carries and three catches for JD McKissic the last two games. Washington hasn’t been trailing by much in either contest and Brian has been able to handle a full workload, so that will impact JD’s action https://t.co/eG0T3e2Uxy

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 27, 2022

Ron Rivera on if William Jackson will be back on the field for Washington at some point:

“Um (sigh). It’s a little too early to tell. … We’re going to focus on the guys who are on the field”

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 27, 2022

LIVE: OC Scott Turner meets with the media https://t.co/IpyXWD3iB7

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 27, 2022

Scott Turner at the mic. Said Heinicke’s decision making is getting “better and better.” He’s getting a better feel for working with his receivers, and his comfort has increased with experience and trust in the offensive system

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 27, 2022

Turner credits how the offense performed on third down as a reason for why the running game worked so well. The unit started 0-4, the pick six being the fourth, but after that, things started to click more

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 27, 2022

Scott Turner acknowledges that there’s “been a little bit of frustration” from Terry McLaurin this year. “Terry’s a prideful guy.”

On Sunday, fortunately, McLaurin broke out a bit. “He knows what he’s capable of… He got an opportunity to show it and I’m happy for him”

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 27, 2022

OC Scott Turner said the last 3rd down conversion vs. GB was a byproduct of Taylor Heinicke trusting Terry McLaurin — and having single coverage vs. Packers CB Jaire Alexander.

“They wanted to have [Alexander] follow Terry, and we felt good about that matchup.”

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 27, 2022

Scott Turner on Taylor Heinicke’s eyes closed pass, I think they caught him mid-blink. He threw it to the right spot so whatever. I mean it worked out, he got to his drop, hitched and threw. Kenny Clark was about an inch from his face so I think that’s just natural human reaction pic.twitter.com/2nEhxgJG5e

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsHH) October 27, 2022

Asked Jamin Davis if his role changes if Cole Holcomb cant play on Sunday – Davis says it will pretty much stay the same, the group has position flex. Davis and Holcomb have been playing well for a few weeks now

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 27, 2022

Antonio today: “I’m getting real close to breaking one.”

Said at his locker that originally being asked to do returning (which came in camp after a preseason fumble/B-Rob’s rise) was upsetting. “I just had to process things… Who’s to say I can’t be the best kick returner?” https://t.co/139MbN9yVy

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 27, 2022

Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera is back at practice today.

Rivera missed practice on Wednesday due to a personal family matter concerning his mother in California. @wusa9 #HTTC pic.twitter.com/lMQcdZgiGp

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) October 27, 2022

No sign of Saahdiq Charles again either. https://t.co/Orh0M6ScAW

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 27, 2022

WR Jahan Dotson is not practicing. Others not practicing: CB William Jackson III, TE Cole Turner, LB Cole Holcomb, G Saahdiq Charles, DT Jon Allen.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 27, 2022

As for DT Jonathan Allen’s absence from the open portion of today’s practice. My understanding is he got a bit nicked at yesterday’s practice.

Unclear beyond that. Hopefully, Ron Rivera will shed some light on the situation when he meets with the media post-practice.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 27, 2022

In the battle of Brian Robinson Jr. vs. a couple of pads, I’m taking BRJ every time pic.twitter.com/8EHYEFO08Q

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 27, 2022

Taylor Heinicke vs. Sam Howell #HTTC pic.twitter.com/F3LcGmnzjd

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) October 27, 2022