Washington Commanders

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) will play in Week 1 for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Ian Rapoport. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

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K’Lavon Chaisson (knee) will play in Week 1 for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Chaisson is good to go after progressing throughout the practice week without any setbacks for head coach Dan Quinn as the Washington defense will look to keep a strong Philadelphia ground game in check Sunday.

Daron Payne (knee) will play in Week 1 for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Ian Rapoport. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Payne will suit up for head coach Dan Quinn after progressing through a short practice week without any issues. The defensive tackle will look to stifle a Philadelphia rushing attack led by running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts in the season opener.

Odafe Oweh (calf) will play in Week 1 for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Ian Rapoport. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Oweh will suit up after practicing as the week progressed for head coach Dan Quinn as the defense lineman will be tasked with slowing down a Philadelphia ground attack led by superstar running back Saquon Barkley.

Ben Sinnott (oblique) practiced in a full capacity on Wednesday. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sinnott recently suffered an oblique injury of some kind, but it's not a serious issue and he was still able to practice in a full capacity on Wednesday. He should be good to go for Week 1 but doesn't project to be a strong fantasy asset for the foreseeable future.

Rachaad White (hamstring) is off of the injury report for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran running back is fully over his hamstring injury at this point and is set to be a full go for Washington's season opener on Sunday. He will be primed for more work if Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) is limited or sidelined for the team's matchup against the Eagles.

The Commanders signed CB Isaac Yiadom to their practice squad. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Yiadom will add depth in the secondary for Washington heading into the season.

The Commanders signed TE Jack Westover to their practice squad. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Westover will add depth in the tight end room for Washington heading into the season.

The Commanders signed TE Joshua Simon to their practice squad. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Simon will add depth in the tight end room for Washington heading into the season.

The Commanders signed OT Esa Pole to their practice squad. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pole will add depth on the offensive line for Washington heading into the season.

The Commanders placed Laremy Tunsil on injured reserve. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tunsil will undergo surgery to address his torn triceps.

The Commanders placed Jer'Zhan Newton on injured reserve. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Newton underwent pec surgery and is expected to miss significant time.

The Commanders placed RB Jeremy McNichols on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact: McNichols will miss at least the first four weeks of the season due to a quad issue.

The Commanders released Van Jefferson. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jefferson was unable to earn a depth role in the Commanders wide receiver room. He will seek another opportunity.

The Commanders released OG Max Scharping.

Fantasy Impact: Scharping recently signed with Washington. He will seek another opportunity.

D.J. Humphries signed a 1-year deal with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday. (Source: Ian Rapoport on X)

Fantasy Impact: Humphries will bring a strong veteran presence to the Washington offensive line, which just lost Laremy Tunsil for the majority, if not all, of the 2026 season. Humphries appeared in eight games for the Rams last season and was last a full-time starter with the Cardinals in 2023.

Stefon Diggs is set to make his Commanders debut in the preseason on Saturday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Diggs will see his first action as a member of the Commanders. It will be worth tuning in to see what his exact role looks like.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is set to start against the Lions on Saturday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Daniels had a very underwhelming sophomore campaign, largely due to injury. He and the starters will have an opportunity to build chemistry and momentum ahead of the regular season.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is set to start against the Lions on Saturday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McLaurin enters the fantasy football season as a top-50 selection. He and Jayden Daniels will have an opportunity to build momentum ahead of the regular season.

The Commanders signed LB Krys Barnes. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Barnes spent last season with Carolina, bouncing between the practice squad and the active roster.