The Washington Commanders are easing into Day 10 of training camp in Ashburn, with Tuesday set up as a lighter practice before Wednesday’s session against the Miami Dolphins. That work with Miami, which will start later in the day, is expected to give fans plenty to watch. The first preseason game is coming Friday night, and a few injury situations are already shaping how Washington will line up.
Head coach Dan Quinn addressed reporters before practice, and one of the clearest updates was on the availability of Nick Allegretti and Trey Amos. Both will miss the preseason opener against the Dolphins. Quinn said he expects Allegretti back on the field when the team returns to practice on Sunday, while Amos will need to be reevaluated after he landed awkwardly while covering Terry McLaurin shortly after coming back to practice.
Washington is also dealing with a bigger issue up front. Laremy Tunsil’s torn triceps could keep him out for most or all of the season, and that has pushed Brandon Coleman back to left tackle.
Coleman had been in a battle at guard, but he’s now the starter at left tackle again, the same spot where he has started 18 games over his first two NFL seasons. Quinn said Tunsil’s injury “isn’t ideal,” but added that the team trusts Coleman and believes he has done the work to handle the move.
Quinn also highlighted what Stefon Diggs brings to the offense, pointing to his high football IQ. He said Diggs’ arrival could change some roles for other players, while also helping lift the newcomers around him. That effect, Quinn said, is especially important for younger players.
Veterans are making an impression too. Quinn singled out Van Jefferson and described the kind of reliability he brings for a quarterback: “exacting, sits down in the zone, the catch location, so…man is that a good feeling for a QB. OK, this zone, right spot, right location, get the right yards.”
He also praised Treylon Burks, who slimmed down this offseason. Quinn said the lighter weight has helped Burks move faster and look more athletic, and he pointed to catches along the sideline and in the field of play as examples of that improvement.
Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is scheduled to speak after practice for his first Q&A of camp, with players also expected to be available on the field. That should add another layer to a camp day already carrying important updates as Washington sorts out injuries, roles and the first preseason lineup.
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