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The Washington Commanders will be without two additional wide receivers when they face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. On Friday, the team officially ruled out Treylon Burks and Dyami Brown for the Week 9 matchup.
Burks, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound receiver, did not participate in any practice sessions this week after sustaining a foot injury in Sunday's victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He had emerged as a reliable target following Terry McLaurin's season-ending injury, recording seven catches for 147 yards in the last two games.
Brown, who returned to the Commanders this season after spending a year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, injured his calf during Thursday's practice. General manager Adam Peters, speaking on the Sports Junkies on Friday, indicated that the outlook for Brown is not promising.
Although Brown has not been a major factor in Washington's passing attack this season, he plays a crucial role in the offense due to his deep-threat ability and status as the team's best blocking wide receiver.
With Burks and Brown unavailable, Washington will be missing four of the seven receivers who made the initial 53-man roster out of training camp: McLaurin (knee), Jaylin Lane (ankle), Brown (calf), and Burks (foot). The severity of Brown's injury remains unclear, but the Commanders appear to be bracing for the worst. If Brown is lost for the remainder of the season, Burks would be the only one of the four expected to return.
These injuries leave Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey, and Van Jefferson as the only receivers on the 53-man roster. Rookie Jaden Bradley could be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Key Analysis
The Commanders' receiving corps has been decimated by injuries, forcing the team to rely on a thin group against a formidable Rams defense. The potential loss of Brown for an extended period would further strain an offense already without McLaurin. Washington may need to explore additional roster moves or adjust its game plan to compensate for the lack of depth at wide receiver.
Originally reported by yahoo.