Overview
- The Commanders announced Saturday that DE Deatrich Wise Jr. was activated off the Reserve/PUP list and that WR Van Jefferson and S Darren Hall were elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.
- Jayden Daniels will return as the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game at Northwest Stadium and will wear a bulky protective brace on his left, non‑throwing elbow.
- Backup QB Marcus Mariota was ruled out with a knee injury and six players — including WR Stefon Diggs and three safeties — were listed out on the Week 5 injury report, leaving Washington short on experienced depth.
- The team signed LB Austin Keys from the practice squad for special‑teams and depth help while corner Trey Amos and RB Jeremy McNichols were downgraded to out after failing to be activated within their practice‑window periods.
- The activation of Wise used a 21‑day PUP activation window that the club had to meet to avoid keeping him on season‑ending PUP, a procedural move that underscores how injuries are forcing time‑sensitive roster decisions for the Commanders.