Washington made some moves
The Washington Commanders announced several roster moves as the prepare for a road game against the Dallas Cowboys for the season finale. Dan Quinn said that RB Austin Ekeler had a fantastic week after his 21-day practice window was opened on Wednesday. He was on injured reserve for his second concussion of the season, but has been activated and will be available to return to action at AT&T Stadium tomorrow. Ekeler has missed the last 5 games, and Washington’s offense could use him back in the lineup for the playoffs.
Washington had to make a corresponding roster move to open up a roster spot for Ekeler, and that move was placing UDFA rookie S Tyler Owens on injured reserve. He missed last week with an ankle injury, and had already been ruled out for the Cowboys game. This should shut him down for the season, and he’ll be ready to go for next season.
Washington is dealing with injuries on the offensive line and in the secondary, and they have elevated two players from the practice squad to add depth tomorrow. Center Tyler Biadasz(ankle) and backup OT Cornelius Lucas(groin) are listed as doubtful, and they’re both expected to be out vs the Cowboys. Andrew Wylie is expected to return at RT, and OT Bobby Hart was elevated to be depth in case more injuries pop up. Marshon Lattimore is out another game, and CB Bobby Price gets the call for the third time this season.
We have made the following roster moves:
— Activated RB Austin Ekeler off the Reserve/Injured List and removed him from the injury report
— Placed S Tyler Owens on the Reserve/Injured List
— Elevated T Bobby Hart and CB Bobby Price from the practice squad pic.twitter.com/bLvDYXI04t— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 4, 2025
Earlier today Washington announced that long snapper Tyler Ott wouldn’t travel with the team due to attending a funeral. He is travelling to Texas on his own and he’s still listed as questionable. The team will change that once he rejoins them.
Per team spokesperson, Ott will be removed from the injury report once he arrives at the team hotel. But until then, the team must list him as questionable because he’s traveling separately. https://t.co/yLlI5qWwOK
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 4, 2025
Update: Ott has rejoined the team
LS Tyler Ott (NIR – Personal) has been removed from the injury report. He has rejoined the team in Dallas. https://t.co/guQnahwkXb
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 5, 2025