Eagles-Commanders Week 16 Injury Report: Who Is Playing in Washington?
The Philadelphia Eagles finally snapped their three-game losing streak and will have to turn things around quickly this week. Philadelphia could be without several key starters as they’ll visit the Washington Commanders on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Commanders recently announced that starting quarterback Jayden Daniels will be shut down for the remainder of the season. Washington is going with former Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota down the final stretch, who has started seven games in 2025.
Here is the updated injury report for both the Eagles and the Commanders ahead of Saturday’s matchup.
Eagles Injury Report
Tuesday, December 16th
Due to the quick turnaround after Week 15, the Eagles held a walkthrough on Tuesday and each player’s participation level was estimated.
Jalen Carter and Lane Johnson were estimated as did not participate for Tuesday’s walkthrough. Not much of a surprise as Carter’s timeline is uncertain and Johnson is expected to return by no later than Week 17. Although if the Eagles clinch the NFC East, they could rest him until the playoffs.
Saquon Barkley is the most notable name among the other players estimated as did not participate. While Barkley left the game at one point, his final two runs went for 17 yards and 11 yards late in the third quarter. Then he was also on the field for Jalen Hurts’ touchdown pass to A.J. Brown to start the fourth quarter. My guess is that Barkley will be just fine.
Commanders Injury Report
Tuesday, December 16th
Laremy Tunsil is the most notable name to watch for on Washington’s injury report. Tunsil is one of the best left tackles in the NFL and left Washington’s game against the New York Giants last week with an oblique injury. With nothing to play for, Washington could opt to rest their star left tackle.
Von Miller, Daron Payne and Bobby Wagner all did not participate during Tuesday’s practice. Yet it wasn’t due to injury, as they each received a rest day.
While Jayden Daniels is still practicing and was listed as limited on the injury report, he isn’t going to play. The team already announced that Marcus Mariota will be the starting quarterback to end the regular season.