Team news: Washington Commanders

Terry McLaurin began to do some light on-field work today recovering from quad injury. He won’t play this week.

RB Chris Rodriguez (shoulder) will play Sunday vs. Dolphins and have key role. DT Johnny Newton set to start for suspended Daron Payne.

Related Players: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, Deebo Samuel, Jaylin Lane, Robbie Chosen,

Both Croskey-Merritt and McNichols' respective ceilings take a big hit here, as Rodriguez has been seeing more work as of late, notably around the goal line.

As for the receiving room, the Commanders will be forced to roll out quite the uninspiring group once again, as Deebo is the only fantasy-viable option.

Commanders HC Dan Quinn says QB Jayden Daniels won’t travel to Madrid this week. He’s OUT. Marcus Mariota to start.

WR Terry McLaurin will travel but won’t play.

The Commanders have a bye in Week 12, so the hope is at least McLaurin can return after that. McLaurin is dealing with a quad injury while Daniels has the elbow injury. There is no need to rush either player back at this point in the season considering the Commanders record, which is bad news for fantasy owners.

Sources: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ MRI and medical opinions revealed positive news, as his dislocated left elbow is not as serious as originally anticipated. There was no ligament damage & he won't need surgery.

Daniels will not be immediately placed on Injured Reserve.

Related Players: Marcus Mariota

This is all to say that Daniels *could* return this season, but as Rapoport mentioned, this only means he won't "immediately" be placed on IR, which means he *could* also miss the rest of the season.

It's a dicey call in Fantasyland, where we'd hate to keep a guy on our bench who won't take another snap during point-scoring season. The Commanders are currently 3-6 and in third place in the NFC East, so if we absolutely had to guess, we imagine they'll lean toward getting him ready for 2026. He should absolutely be kept in any free IR slots just in case. He will purportedly be re-evaluated during the team's Week 12 bye.

Dan Quinn: "I don't foresee (Terry McLaurin) making it for this weekend."

Related players: Deebo Samuel, Chris Moore, Jaylin Lane

The post went on to say Quinn added, "Knowing it's game-game-bye, that has an affect. But I don't have a timetable today." Given the status of the team overall right now, including how there is no timetable for QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) to come back, there probably isn't a need to rush McLaurin back into action. While the season isn't officially lost just yet, it could mean the team devotes more time to looking at a guy like Lane, for example.

Commanders WR/KR Luke McCaffrey broke his collarbone on the opening kick return last night, sources tell The Insiders.

It looks like the end of the season for McCaffrey, who was flashing a bit after being a third round pick in 2024. McCaffrey had 11 catches for 203 yards and three TDs this season. It's just more bad news for the Commanders in what looks like a lost season, especially with QB Jayden Daniels' elbow injury against the Seahawks as well.

X-rays for Jayden Daniels’ left arm were negative, source says.

Related players: Marcus Mariota, Josh Johnson, Sam Hartman

Daniels left Sunday’s loss with his left arm immobilized, and suffered a dislocated elbow according to Rapoport. Daniels will have the MRI to determine how long he’s out, sources say. Despite how it looked, the belief is it’s not as bad as it could’ve been, according to Rapoport. But, Daniels will miss several games the post went on to say.

Jayden Daniels will play against the Seahawks this weekend, Dan Quinn said

Related Players: Marcus Mariota

The news we've all been waiting for. Plug Daniels into all lineups.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is out for Sunday after reinjuring his quad, coach Dan Quinn said. A setback for McLaurin.

Related Players: Deebo Samuel, Chris Moore, Luke McCaffrey

This slides Deebo back into WR2 territory, as he should regain the great target share he had before his own injury.

Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels had a good rehab session on Sunday and he's expected to practice tomorrow.

Related players: Marcus Mariota

It's good news for both the Commanders and fantasy owners. The only setback is the Commanders play the Seahawks on Monday night. Hopefully we'll have a more solid feel for Daniels status before we get to the Sunday games, but so far the outlook seems to be pretty positive as far as Daniels playing in Week 9.

The Commanders have made a few moves on Monday to help replace their injured kicker.

Washington announced Matt Gay has been downgraded to out with a back injury. Because of that, the club signed kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad and has elevated him for Monday’s matchup against the Chiefs.

Wright, 29, filled in for Joey Slye for one game with the Titans earlier this month. He has previously appeared in at least one game for the Chiefs, 49ers, Panthers, Steelers, and Jaguars, the story said.