Eagles-Commanders Injury Report: Who Is Out for Week 1?
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 1. While the Eagles managed to stay relatively healthy throughout this summer, the same can’t be said for the Commanders. Washington has already placed four players on injured reserve, including three key starters in left tackle Laremy Tunsil, interior defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton and cornerback Trey Amos.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia has placed two players on injured reserve in wide receiver Johnny Wilson and safety Andre’ Sam, who are both backups. There is a chance that the Eagles could be without Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in Week 1. The 29-year-old veteran is dealing with a pec injury that forced him to miss a ton of time this summer.
Here’s the updated injury report for both the Eagles and the Commanders ahead of Sunday’s matchup.
Eagles Injury Report
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Eagles EDGE Jonathan Greenard returned to the practice field after missing all of training camp due to a pectoral injury. Greenard was spotted in pads by reporters at practice and officially listed as a limited participant.
Eagles rookie TE Eli Stowers suffered a hamstring injury towards the end of training camp but was back on the practice field on Wednesday. Stowers was officially listed as a limited participant.
Eagles rookie OT Markel Bell was dealing with both a thumb injury and a leg injury late last month. Yet Bell returned to practice on Wednesday and was spotted working with the team’s field goal unit by EJ Smith of PHLY Sports. He wasn’t listed on Philadelphia’s injury report.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Greenard was limited during practice for the second day in a row as he continues to recover from a pectoral injury. After practice, Greenard told reporters that he’s “obviously” not 100%, which in my mind, means he shouldn’t play in Week 1. Given how the Eagles mishandled a few injuries last season, I’d like to see them sit Greenard out for at least one game. We’ll see.
Similar to Greenard, Stowers was also limited during practice for the second day in a row. There were some that thought the rookie tight end could be a healthy inactive early to start his NFL career but we’ll see how the Eagles handle this situation moving forward.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Greenard was limited for the third straight day of practice and was officially ruled out for Week 1. It’s refreshing to see the Eagles taking things slow with Greenard after mishandling several injury situations last season.
Stowers was limited for the third straight day of practice and was officially listed as questionable for Week 1. The rookie tight end told reporters following Friday’s practice that he expects to play on Sunday against the Commanders.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Eagles threw a curveball with their latest injury update. After listing Stowers as questionable, Philadelphia placed the rookie tight end on injured reserve due to the previously listed hamstring and a quadriceps injury. Now Stowers will be out for at least four games as he recovers from both injuries.
Commanders Injury Report
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Commanders OLB K’Lavon Chaisson returned to practice for the first time in several weeks earlier this month. Chaisson was one of Washington’s big additions to their pass rush this offseason. It seems like he’s trending towards playing in Week 1.
Commanders second-year RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt was limited during Wednesday’s practice due to a groin injury. He’ll likely split reps with new Commanders RB Rachaad White and it seems like Croskey-Merritt will play in Week 1.
Commanders EDGE Odafe Oweh returned to practice this week after missing time this summer due to a calf injury. Oweh’s status remains unclear as he is returning a bit later than Chaisson did. Oweh signed a massive four-year, $96 million deal with the Commanders in free agency.
Commanders projected starting center Nick Allegretti practiced in full on Wednesday as he works his way back from a calf injury. Washington’s offensive line is banged up so they could use all of the help that they can get.
In addition to Allegretti, Jordan Magee, Marcus Mariota, Charles Omenihu and Ben Sinnott were also full participants during Wednesday’s practice.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Commanders DT Daron Payne was added to the injury report following Thursday’s practice. The veteran was limited due to a knee injury and his status is certainly worth monitoring as he’s one of the best players on Washington’s defense.
Commanders DT Javon Kinlaw was also added to the injury report with a back injury but he was still a full participant during Thursday’s practice.
Chaisson, Croskey-Merritt and Oweh were all listed as limited participants for the second straight day of practice.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Once again, the Commanders listed 10 players on the team’s final injury report of the week with the same exact participation status as Thursday’s practice. Yet none of the 10 players have a game status designation for Week 1 and appear to be good to go against the Eagles on Sunday.