Opening season on IR
The Commanders placed McNichols (quadriceps) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
As a result of the transaction, McNichols won't be eligible to make his 2026 debut until at least Week 5 while he recovers from the quad injury, which he sustained earlier this month. Once reinstated, McNichols could have a role on special teams for the Commanders, but he'll likely be in line for limited snaps on offense if all of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (lower body), Rachaad White (hamstring) and Kaytron Allen are healthy and available out of the backfield.
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Chig Okonkwo
Listed as first-teamer in depth chart
Okonkwo is listed as a starting tight end on the Commanders' unofficial depth chart.
Jayden Daniels
One possession in preseason
Daniels played just one possession during the Commanders' three-game preseason slate, failing to complete his only pass.
Terry McLaurin
Team's WR room comes into focus
McLaurin is set to lead a group of seven wide receivers that made Washington's initial 53-man roster.
Stefon Diggs
Set for starting role in Washington
Diggs is among the seven wide receivers on Washington's initial 53-man roster.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Back at practice Tuesday
Croskey-Merritt (lower body) is dressed for Tuesday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Laremy Tunsil
Placed on injured reserve
The Commanders placed Tunsil (triceps) on injured reserve Monday.
Marcus Mariota
Back at practice
Mariota (knee) returned to practice Monday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Set to practice next week
Croskey-Merritt (lower body) is expected to return to practice next week, John Keim of ESPN reports.
Craig Reynolds
Fails to make Washington's roster
Reynolds was released by the Commanders on Sunday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Antonio Williams
Doesn't suit up Friday
Williams didn't play in Friday's preseason loss to the Ravens.