The Washington Commanders released their final injury report for Sunday’s game against the Eagles on Friday and then made several DL roster moves earlier on Saturday. Daron Payne suffered a season-ending Jones fracture in his left foot during Friday’s practice. The Commanders haven’t placed him on IR, and didn’t activate Jer’Zhan Newton from IR. Veteran DT Byron Cowart was elevated from the practice squad for tonight’s game.
Javon Kinlaw was ruled out on Friday due to a knee injury he suffered against the 49ers in Week 6. Dan Quinn told reporters on Monday that Kinlaw was unlikely to play this week. His absence along with Payne’s injury will put a big strain on the Commanders defensive line.
Marcus Mariota has returned to the lineup after reinjuring his MCL during a Week 4 start against the Colts in London. This puts 7th-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis back on the inactives list as the emergency 3rd QB.
Here’s the full list of Washington inactives:
Commanders Inactives
QB Athan Kaliakmanis*
CB Fabian Moreau
CB Isaac Yiadom
G Tanoa Togiai
DT Daron Payne
DT Javon Kinlaw
*Emergency 3rd QB
Eagles Inactives
The Eagles will be missing their top two WRs for this game with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both dealing with injuries. Philadelphia also has their punt returner Britain Covey sidelined.