ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders working again Austin Ekeler cleared the concussion protocol and can play Sunday, however working again Brian Robinson Jr.’s standing is much less sure.
Ekeler missed Sunday’s win at Arizona with a concussion, however he was not anticipated to be listed on Washington’s recreation standing report Friday afternoon.
“Austin is doing nice; he had a extremely good week,” Washington coach Dan Quinn mentioned.
However Quinn mentioned Robinson can be listed as questionable and can be a game-time resolution.
“Brian is trending in the proper manner,” Quinn mentioned, “however he is doing nice.”
Robinson didn’t apply Wednesday or Thursday with a proper knee harm. He was at apply Friday and mentioned afterward, “I really feel rather a lot higher than I did earlier within the week.” He later tweeted a thumbs-up emoji.
However the Commanders (3-1) can be with out receiver Noah Brown (groin) and defensive finish Clelin Ferrell (knee) for Sunday’s recreation vs. Cleveland (1-3). This can be Ferrell’s third consecutive missed recreation.
Ekeler was optimistic all week, saying on Wednesday that he “completely” was on monitor to play Sunday. Ekeler suffered the concussion within the third quarter of a Week 3 win over Cincinnati. In his first two-plus video games, Ekeler caught 9 passes for 121 yards whereas speeding 13 occasions for 83 extra yards. He additionally returned the opening kickoff of the second half 62 yards vs. the Bengals.
Final week, Ekeler’s alternative, Jeremy McNichols, rushed eight occasions for 68 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-14 win over Arizona.
If Robinson cannot play, Washington must elevate a working again off the apply squad — whether or not Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Michael Wiley. Robinson has been Washington’s most important energy again with Ekeler serving because the third-down again. Robinson has rushed for 307 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 4.7 yards per carry.
In three video games with Washington, Brown has caught 9 passes for 111 yards and has drawn reward for his blocking as properly. The Commanders have usually mentioned they’ve a rotation of gamers who can function a No. 2 receiver reverse Terry McLaurin.
Final week, Olamide Zaccheaus caught six passes for 85 yards. Washington additionally has rookie Luke McCaffrey and veteran Dyami Brown. These two have caught a mixed 12 passes for 116 yards.