Washington Commanders Get Good Injury News, Including Trey Amos

The Washington Commanders got the best injury news possible ahead of week five.

The team announced a trio of players -- cornerback Trey Amos, defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. and running back Jeremy McNichols -- have all returned to practice and their 21 day practice windows have been opened.

It marks a welcomed addition for all three, most notably Amos. What his return to play timeline looks like remains unclear, though it opens the door for the former rookie standout to become a much needed upgrade in the secondary. A former second round pick out of Ole Miss, Amos started in eight of his ten appearances while recording 32 total tackles and six pass deflections, but his rookie season ended early after suffering a fractured fibula in the week ten loss against the Detroit Lions. Amos was also placed on the PUP list prior to training camp, then placed him on injured reserve ahead of the regular season opener after appearing for all of 30 minutes during practice.

Washington has watched Amik Robertson and Rasul Douglas spearhead the top of the cornerback room with Fabian Moreau largely replacing Mike Sainristil in the rotation.

Wise has been sidelined for the entirety of training camp after he battles back from the season ending quad injury suffered during the week two loss against the Green Bay Packers during the 2025 season.

McNichols returns after suffering a quad injury during preseason, though what his return to practice does for the rest of the running back room, led by Bill Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White and Kaytron Allen, is a question for head coach Dan Quinn and the offensive staff to sort through in October. Washington also inked Austin Ekeler while the veteran traveled with the team to London, ultimately shining brightest in the running back room against the Colts.

Washington also got good quarterback news with Marcus Mariota avoiding injury reserve after spraining his MCL in the week four loss agains the Indianapolis Colts in London. His status in the coming weeks remains unclear, though alleviates a short-term need for the Commanders.

Quinn also noted that veteran wide receiver Terry McLaurin will work on the side field during Wednesday's practice after materializing into a late scratch in week four after suffering a hamstring injury during Friday's practice.

The Commanders will look to avoid a 1-4 start when they host the New York Giants this upcoming Sunday, Oct. 11. Kickoff is set for 1 PM ET.