Commanders make a number of roster strikes forward of Monday evening recreation vs 49ers

The Washington Commanders made a number of roster strikes forward of their Monday evening showdown in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers, activating three gamers from the injured reserve record and eradicating them from the harm report.

The Commanders activated cornerback Trey Amos, working again Jeremy McNichols, and linebacker Jordan Magee from IR. All three are eligible to play in Monday’s recreation. To make room for Amos, Magee and McNichols, Washington positioned beginning working again Jacory Croskey-Merritt and out of doors linebacker Javontae Jean-Baptiste on injured reserve.

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Croskey-Merritt reaggravated a earlier groin harm in final week’s recreation in opposition to the New York Giants. With McNichols’ return, the Commanders now have Austin Ekeler, Rachaad White and McNichols within the backfield.

Jean-Baptiste just lately suffered a pectoral harm.

The Commanders additionally launched linebacker Austin Keys and elevated outdoors linebacker T.J. Maguranyanga from the follow squad.

Amos, Washington’s 2025 second-round decide, fractured his fibula in Week 10 final season and missed the remainder of the 12 months. After lacking time to start coaching camp, he injured his ankle on his second day of follow and didn’t return. He started the season on injured reserve and returned to follow final week. He instantly figures into the cornerback combine, together with Amik Robertson, Rasul Douglas, Fabian Moreau and Mike Sainristil.

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Magee injured his hamstring within the Week 1 loss at Philadelphia and landed on injured reserve, lacking the final 4 video games.

Washington and San Francisco kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET tonight in Santa Clara.

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