Commanders' complete list of injuries ahead of 2nd preseason game

The 2025 NFL season was a disappointing one for the Washington Commanders. After a 12-5 record and a shocking NFC Championship Game appearance the previous year, Washington finished the season with a 5-12 record. Injuries were a significant factor in their decline, with key players such as Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin missing substantial time. General Manager Adam Peters revamped the roster, particularly on defense, to create a younger and faster team. However, the injury issues persisted into the 2026 season.

On the first day of training camp, center Nick Allegretti suffered an injury and left. Tight end John Bates followed, leaving the team without two crucial players. The most devastating blow came just over a week into camp when star left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps, missing significant time, possibly the entire season. This move bumped Brandon Coleman back to left tackle.

Additional injuries included center Nick Allegretti's strained calf, which sidelined him for three weeks before his return. He then left practice early again, raising concerns about his status. Tight end John Bates suffered a hamstring strain, missing around two weeks, and currently appears fine. Quarterback Marcus Mariota experienced a leg injury during Washington's first preseason game, which was later confirmed to be a sprained MCL, allowing him to be ready for Week 1. However, the only other healthy quarterbacks are Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis.

Running back Jeremy McNichols was dealing with a quad injury and would be out for a week or two. Running back Rachaad White recently suffered a hamstring injury during a joint practice with the Dolphins, explaining his absence from the practice this week. Edge rushers Odafe Oweh and K Lavon Chaisson also joined Washington's injury report. Oweh has a strained calf in the early stages, while Chaisson suffered a knee injury in a joint practice, though it's not considered significant.

Defensive tackle Johnny Newton missed practice due to an injury sustained during the preseason opener and will be out for a significant period, having torn his triceps just like Tunsil. Linebacker Jordan Magee was also injured in Friday's preseason game, suffering a shoulder injury and will be held out for the week. Cornerback Trey Amos began training camp on the physically unable-to-perform list, only to return briefly and injure his ankle, keeping him out since then. Washington's cornerback depth is already a concern, and Amos' injury adds another layer of worry.