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WFT  place CB Benjamin St-Juste on IR with concussion
Washington Football Team cornerback Benjamin St-Juste Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Washington rookie Benjamin St-Juste has run into a concerning situation during the second half of his rookie season. Ron Rivera said the third-round pick is back in Washington’s concussion protocol, marking the third time he has landed there this year.

St-Juste has not played since Week 8, and Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post tweets the WFT will place him on IR. This will sideline St-Juste until at least Week 16.

A Montreal native who played at Michigan and Minnesota, St-Juste went off the board to Washington with the No. 74 overall pick. The 6-foot-3 cornerback has seen full-time duty in a few games this year, starting from Weeks 6-8. The latest head injury he suffered stalled that progress. St-Juste’s Week 4 absence was also due to a concussion. Washington will give the rookie more time off, cutting into its cornerback depth.

Despite the multiple setbacks, St-Juste has played 55% of Washington’s defensive snaps this season. Though St-Juste did not start to open the season, Washington worked him in frequently before using him as a starter in Week 6. Former UDFA Danny Johnson has seen increased run alongside Kendall Fuller and William Jackson in recent weeks.

This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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