Commanders’ Noah Brown more likely to IR with ‘vital’ harm

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders receiver Noah Brown possible will miss the remainder of the season after struggling a “vital inner harm” in Week 13, coach Dan Quinn stated.

Brown — who made headlines this season when he caught a 52-yard Hail Mary landing cross from Jayden Daniels within the closing seconds to beat the Chicago Bears 18-15 on Oct. 27 — exited the Commanders’ 42-19 win over Tennessee on Dec. 1 with a rib harm. He has not but been positioned on injured reserve, however Quinn stated, “It’s possible heading that approach.”

“That one hurts,” Quinn stated of shedding the eighth-year receiver.

The Commanders (8-5) at present have the seventh seed within the playoff race heading into Sunday’s sport at New Orleans (5-8).

The one bit of excellent information for Washington concerned nook Marshon Lattimore, who has missed his previous 5 video games — 4 with the Commanders — due to a hamstring harm. But Quinn stated Lattimore was anticipated to observe absolutely Wednesday, that means he is trending towards making his debut with Washington towards the staff that traded him on Nov. 5.

As for Brown, he was second amongst Washington’s receivers — and third total — with 35 receptions, eight shy of his profession excessive. He ranked second behind receiver Terry McLaurin, averaging 12.9 yards per reception.

Washington signed Brown on Aug. 28, and he helped solidify a receiving corps in want of a constant second choice reverse McLaurin. Brown additionally helped together with his blocking on the surface, resulting in key runs by the backs.

“We cherished him and his play fashion,” Quinn stated. “Absolutely certainly one of our glue guys.”

Without Brown, Washington will use a wide range of receivers. Dyami Brown has changed Brown in two different video games this season and has a career-best 20 receptions. Washington additionally has rookie receiver Luke McCaffrey and veteran Olamide Zaccheaus, who has caught 27 passes this season.

Before the season, Quinn typically stated the position of the No. 2 receiver can be shared by many. That’s possible the way it will go over the ultimate 4 regular-season video games — and playoffs, if Washington qualifies.

“We’ve acquired a fairly deep crew,” Quinn stated. “Guys can play in numerous spots. But Noah does have particular measurement and pace traits which are distinctive to him. He’s such a tricky, hard-ass competitor, so I really like that he brings that to the staff. It’s undoubtedly a tricky one for us.”