Could Commanders be shorthanded at critical position in Week 1?
We know Dorance Armstrong is out for Week 1. Could Odafe Oweh also be out? That could be problematic for Washington.
Head coach Dan Quinn delivered both positive and negative news regarding the Commanders' injury situation on Wednesday. He confirmed that both Bill Croskey-Merritt and K Lavon Chaisson are back and ready to play in the season opener against the Eagles on September 13. The presence of Chaisson, the team's top running back, is vital to alleviate pressure on quarterback Jayden Daniels and hinder the Eagles' pass rush.
However, Quinn declined to comment on Odafe Oweh's availability until he returns to practice next week. Oweh's status, along with Dorance Armstrong's NFL suspension for the opener, could leave the Commanders short-handed at a crucial position. This scenario might force the team to rely on rookies Joshua Josephs and Javontae Jean-Baptiste in their first game, raising questions about their readiness for the role, especially against a strong pass rush like the Eagles'.
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