Okonkwo opened the season atop Washington's tight end depth chart. PFM will monitor his Week 2 availability because an absence would push more work toward John Bates and Ben Sinnott.
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2026 Washington Commanders Injury Report
The 2026 Washington Commanders injury report currently has 12 players still being tracked. The latest Washington Commanders injury update is Chig Okonkwo, currently listed as Monitoring.
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Current Washington Commanders Injuries
12 currenthamstring
Frankie LuvuLB Monitoringgroin
Tyler OwensS Monitoringankle
T.J. MaguranyangaLB IRInjury update
K'Lavon ChaissonEDGE ReturnedKnee
Odafe OwehEDGE ReturnedCalf
Jeremy McNicholsRB IRInjury update
Deatrich WiseDE PUPInjury update
Trey AmosCB IRInjury update
Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB ReturnedLower-body injury
Jerome FordRB IRInjury update
Jer'Zhan NewtonDT InjuredTorn pectoral
PFM Impact on Washington Commanders
Luvu is a starting linebacker and one of Washington's defensive leaders. PFM will review Defense and Roster Strength if the groin injury threatens his Week 2 availability.
Chaisson's return gives Washington an important edge option back on a defense PFM grades as a concern. His progress also softens the short-term pass-rush risk while Odafe Oweh remains out.
Latest Washington Commanders Injury Updates
Chig Okonkwo Leaves Week 1 With Hamstring Injury
Chig Okonkwo left Washington's Week 1 loss to Philadelphia with a hamstring injury.
Frankie Luvu Leaves Week 1 With Groin Injury
Frankie Luvu left Washington's Week 1 loss to Philadelphia with a groin injury after recording four tackles and a sack.
Tyler Owens Leaves Week 1 With Ankle Injury
Tyler Owens left Washington's Week 1 loss to Philadelphia with an ankle injury.
Ben Sinnott Cleared
Ben Sinnott was cleared on September 13, 2026.
Daron Payne Cleared for Week 1
Daron Payne was limited Friday but is available for Washington's Week 1 game after being added to the injury report with a knee issue.
Daron Payne Added to Injury Report With Knee Issue
Daron Payne was added to Washington's Thursday injury report and practiced on a limited basis with a knee injury.
T.J. Maguranyanga Waived With Injury Settlement
Washington waived T.J. Maguranyanga from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 4th.
K'Lavon Chaisson Returns to Practice
K'Lavon Chaisson returned to Washington practice on September 2nd after missing time with a knee injury. Dan Quinn said Chaisson is progressing toward Week 1.
Odafe Oweh Expected Back at Practice Next Week
Dan Quinn said on September 2nd that Odafe Oweh is expected to return to practice next week as he works back from a calf injury. His Week 1 availability remains uncertain.
Jeremy McNichols Placed on injured reserve, designated to return
The Washington Commanders placed Jeremy McNichols on injured reserve with a designation to return on August 30. Jeremy McNichols will miss at least the first four games.