The Washington Commanders took another hit at wide receiver this week, and general manager Adam Peters didn’t sugarcoat it.
During his weekly appearance on the “ Sports Junkies ” on 106.7 The Fan, Peters said Dyami Brown picked up an injury in Thursday’s practice and that it “doesn’t look great.” Brown was added to Thursday’s injury report with a calf injury, and Peters’ comments strongly suggest the issue could keep him out Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. He didn’t say whether the injury might stretch beyond that game.
It’s the second straight week Washington has seen a player go down in practice. Last week, defensive tackle Daron Payne fractured his foot in Friday’s practice.
Brown, 27, was Washington’s third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. After four seasons with the Commanders, he left for a one-year, $10 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025 before coming back to Washington on another one-year deal in 2026. This season, he has played in every game and caught nine passes for 94 yards.
His absence would matter. Brown has been part of the Commanders’ receiving mix as a downfield threat for quarterback Jayden Daniels and as Washington’s top blocking wide receiver.
The injuries have piled up fast for this group. Jaylin Lane, who also handles Washington’s primary punt and kick return duties, dislocated and fractured his ankle in Week 4 and is done for the year.
Terry McLaurin then suffered a torn patellar tendon in Week 6, ending his season as well. To help fill the gap, Washington elevated veteran Van Jefferson from the practice squad after McLaurin went down, and the team could still explore the trade market before next week’s deadline.
Washington has been connected to Colts receiver Josh Downs and Jaguars wideout Brian Thomas Jr., though both possibilities appear unlikely.
There was at least a little better news on the injury front. Peters said Treylon Burks is more “day-to-day” and is getting closer after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday.
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