While the Washington Commanders are forced to move forward with their season without important members of their roster like defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr.
The Washington Commanders enter Week 3 with a bit of a defensive reshuffle. Defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. is gone for the year, and veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones will remain on the shelf for at least a month.
Sometimes football comes down to the numbers. So here are a few to keep in mind as we dive into the Washington Commanders’ early-season injury woes… 332 and 321.
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There was a great deal of buzz among the fan base when the Washington Commanders brought in Preston Smith for a workout. And it seems as if those in power were suitably impressed by his capabilities.
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The Washington Commanders placed RB Austin Ekeler(Achilles) and DE Deatrich Wise Jr.(calf) on injured reserve after they both suffered injuries in Thursday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.
The Washington Commanders are dealing with some significant injury issues right now. One of those is defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., who has been ruled out for the entire campaign with a quad issue that requires surgery.
Losing Deatrich Wise Jr. to a season-ending quad injury has to sting from the Washington Commanders' perspective. They were already thin on legitimate options on the defensive edge, so losing one of their most experienced players is a blow that demands a swift response.
Sometimes, the football gods are just plain cruel. One minute you’re battling in the trenches, the next, your season is over. That’s the gut-punch reality for Washington Commanders Defensive End Deatrich Wise Jr., who is done for the year after tearing his left quadriceps.
Austin Ekeler‘s presumed Achilles tear is not the only major injury the Commanders suffered Thursday night.
The Washington Commanders’ Thursday Night Football loss to the Packers stung. But the bigger blow came when defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a severe quad injury in the second quarter while attempting to block an extra point.
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Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a serious leg injury during his team’s Thursday night game.
The Washington Commanders continue to get bit by the injury bug in the first half against the Green Bay Packers. Veteran defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr.
The Washington Commanders brought defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. in from the New England Patriots’ roster to add strength, size, run defense, and experience.
With the Washington Commanders coming out of minicamp, ready to make a splash this upcoming season after being one game away from a Super Bowl berth, an underrated acquisition was defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., a former New England Patriot.
Deatrich Wise Jr. is used to celebrating big wins. He's a Super Bowl champion and now a National Arena League (NAL) champion. The difference this time is that the Washington Commanders' defensive end wasn't celebrating as a player but as an owner.
Adam Peters is getting through a lot of work quickly. The Washington Commanders weren't especially active regarding incomings. There were a few notable additions, but the team's focus centered on keeping the large majority of Dan Quinn's squad together for another go-around.
The Commanders continue to rebuild their defensive line for the 2025 NFL season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the team will add defensive end Deatrich Wise on a one-year, $5M contract.
The New England Patriots boast more cap room than any other team in the NFL heading into free agency, and fortunately for them, they don't have many of their own free agents to worry about.
After eight seasons with the New England Patriots, defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr is preparing for a fresh start. The longtime Patriot, who has been a staple of the team’s defensive front since 2017, recently made a significant move by hiring high-profile agent Drew Rosenhaus to represent him ahead of free agency.
The New England Patriots have seen plenty of change since they won a Super Bowl in 2019. However, Deatrich Wise Jr. has been with the team since before then.
The Green Bay Packers need to bolster their defensive front this offseason, and veteran defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. could be a name to watch in free agency.
Will there be a trade in the near future involving the Philadelphia Eagles? It wouldn't be too shocking. Philadelphia has what it takes to be one of the best teams in the NFC and already has a stacked roster.
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The New England Patriots released their first official injury report of the season on Friday, which included game statuses for Week 1. The Patriots had ten players on practice participation reports at various points this week.
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles hold a joint practice on Tuesday in advance of their Thursday night preseason game. The stakes are high for players hoping to earn a starting spot or a place in the NFL.
The Patriots haven't committed to a starter at quarterback for their next game, but that isn't stopping prominent members of the team from backing Mac Jones.
After five players were ejected from practice on Tuesday, it was more of the same and then some on Wednesday.
Entering Week 18, the Alabama product had 41 tackles, two passes defended, 1.5 sacks and was tied with Deatrich Wise Jr. for second on the Patriots in quarterback hits with nine.
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