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Commanders Confront Linebacker Uncertainty Ahead of Week 2 at Cowboys

Soft-tissue injuries with an IR move will push younger inside linebackers into bigger roles for Sunday’s game in Dallas.

Overview

  • Linebacker Frankie Luvu left Sunday’s Week 1 game with a groin strain and is listed as uncertain for Week 2 after coach Dan Quinn confirmed the injury.
  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Luvu’s groin strain is minor and that the team expects to avoid placing him on injured reserve.
  • Washington placed linebacker Jordan Magee on injured reserve with a hamstring and signed veteran interior lineman Lucas Patrick before Wednesday’s practice.
  • Tyler Owens returned to practice after exiting Week 1 with an ankle issue while tight end Chig Okonkwo remained limited with a hamstring.
  • If Luvu or Magee miss the Dallas game, Sonny Styles and Leo Chenal would carry the inside linebacker load and Dorance Armstrong’s return from suspension provides added pass‑rush support.