Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, and by all accounts, it’s a high probability he’s back on the field this Sunday. This is a massive shot in the arm for the Commanders’ front line, especially after the absolute mess we saw in the running game when he was sidelined.
The “One of the NFL’s Best Guards” Is Back
Cosmi missing that Week 4 London trip against the Colts was a disaster. The guy’s one of the NFL’s best guards, and he was out after a brutal hit from his *own* teammate, running back Kaytron Allen, who just accidentally ran right into him. Watching rookie Matt Gulbin try to step up in his place was tough, particularly in the running game where they desperately needed stability. The good news is, Cosmi himself told 7News reporter Scott Abraham he’s ready to go, even after dealing with another scary concussion this season, on top of one last year. That’s some serious grit right there.
Key Playmakers Still Banged Up
But hold up, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for the Commanders. Guard/center Nick Allegretti is unavailable with hip and Achilles injuries, after being limited just the day before. Even bigger, both Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin have missed a second straight practice with hamstring issues. Man, if both those star receivers are out for Sunday’s game against the Giants, that’s a significant setback for their offense. Then you’ve got safety Nick Cross, who went from full to limited participation, which is definitely an eyebrow-raiser, especially considering he was hospitalized for internal injuries in Dallas after a game. Talk about a rollercoaster.
A Full Rundown of the Commanders’ War Wounds
The rest of the injury report is a mixed bag. On the DNP (Did Not Participate) list, they’re missing DE Charles Omenihu with groin and ankle issues, S Percy Butler and WR Stefon Diggs with hamstring strains from the Colts game, QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL, WR Terry McLaurin’s hamstring went out in London, and S Tyler Owens has a hamstring problem too.
Limited guys include CB Trey Amos and RB Jeremy McNichols, both still on IR returning from ankle and quad strains respectively. RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt has a groin strain, LB Frankie Luvu pulled a groin against Philly, and TE Chig Okonkwo’s hamstring took him out of the Eagles game. And speaking of physical play, RB Rachaad White is listed with a shoulder injury suffered against Seattle. DL Deatrich Wise Jr. is also just getting back from a torn quad, still on PUP.
On the bright side, LB Sonny Styles and TE Ben Sinnott were full participants despite groin and rib issues, QB Jayden Daniels traveled with the team despite a dislocated left elbow, and DT Javon Kinlaw, WR Treylon Burks, S Jeremy Reaves, and CB Fabian Moreau were all full despite various shoulder, knee, and elbow concerns.
So, as the Commanders gear up to face the Giants this Sunday, getting Cosmi back is huge, but the health of Diggs and McLaurin looms large. This team needs every bit of stability and quality up front, and having their key playmakers healthy on offense. What kind of fight will they bring to the field with so many guys banged up? We’ll see how they adapt.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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