Dan Quinn To Take Over Commanders’ Defensive Play-Calling Role
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn will take over as the team’s defensive play-caller, he announced on Monday (via Tashan Reed of The Washington Post).
Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., who served under Quinn in Atlanta and Dallas, will retain his position, but his unit has struggled mightily so far this year. Washington ranks 29th in points allowed and 30th in total defense after finishing 18th and 13th in the same categories last year. The Commanders’ pass defense has been especially porous, allowing 7.9 yards per attempt and just over 260 yards per game.
The unit is largely the same, save for two key departures along the defensive line: DT Jonathan Allen and DE Dante Fowler. Their replacements, Javon Kinlaw and Von Miller, simply haven’t been as effective.
However, that may not tell the whole story. No Commanders defensive back with any kind of regular role on defense has a coverage grade over 65.0, per Pro Football Focus (subscription required). While PFF grades are not a be-all, end-all of player evaluation, they still offers a glimpse at the team’s current disarray on the back end. Veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore is the only member of the secondary that has allowed a passer rating under 100.0 when targeted, and that does not account for the nine penalties called against him.
Quinn will look to right the ship. He has extensive experience as a play-caller, not only from his defensive coordinator jobs in Seattle and Dallas, but from his first head-coaching job with the Falcons. Quinn took over defensive play-calling on two separate instances during his tenure in Atlanta, though neither time featured a full turnaround.
The first was in 2016 when Quinn took over from then-Falcons DC Richard Smith, and even slight improvements on defense were enough to support the league’s best offense on the way to the Super Bowl. The second came in 2019, when Quinn turned a bottom-five unit into a more respectable one. He was fired in 2020 after an 0-5 start during which the Falcons defense allowed 32.2 points and 446 yards per game.
Obviously, he will be hoping for a more inspired bounce-back this year, but it seems unlikely that he can do enough to drag the team into the playoffs. A tough schedule and multiple injuries to quarterback Jayden Daniels has led to a 3-7 start, and things won’t be any easier going forward. Daniels has an uncertain return timeline after his most recent injury, and the Commanders still have two games against the Eagles and another against the Broncos left on the calendar.
Quinn’s decision is a sign that Whitt could be out of Washington this offseason. A midseason firing would have been a surprise given the two men’s history, but Quinn did part ways with Smith after the 2016 season concluded.
Commanders DT Daron Payne Issued One-Game Suspension
5:47pm: Hearing officer Ramon Foster has upheld Payne’s suspension, according to NFL senior VP of football and international communications Michael Signora. Payne will not play in Week 11.
4:30pm: Payne will appeal his suspension, per ESPN’s John Keim. If he does not win the appeal, he will not be able to travel with the Commanders for their upcoming matchup in Madrid.
8:40am: During Sunday’s blowout loss, the Commanders experienced a lapse in discipline on a number of occasions. That included Daron Payne punching Lions wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown after a play. 
Payne was ejected as a result, and further discipline has now been issued. The veteran defensive tackle has been issued a one-game suspension, as noted by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Payne will miss Washington’s Week 11 game against the Dolphins (pending a successful appeal) as a result.
The Commanders have dealt with a number of injuries on both sides of the ball during their ongoing five-game losing streak. Losing Payne will represent another blow on defense, as the eighth-year contributor has remained a full-time starter in 2025. Payne has spent his entire career in the nation’s capital, and he missed only one game during his first seven years in the NFL.
Due to this suspension – which, to no surprise falls under the unsportsmanlike conduct category – however, the 28-year-old will not be in place when the Commanders take on the Dolphins in Madrid. Washington’s bye will follow that contest, so Payne will not be in the lineup again until Week 13. A Commanders team which has lost each of its last four games by double digits will be thin along the defensive front until then.
Payne was retained in 2023 via the franchise tag before becoming one of several defensive tackles to sign a lucrative new deal. The former first-rounder is under contract through 2026 and he will be expected to remain a key figure during that campaign along with the closing stages of the current one when he returns. Payne earned his lone Pro Bowl nod in 2022 when he recorded 11.5 sacks. The Alabama product followed that up with back-to-back seasons of four sacks.
So far in 2025, Payne has only notched one sack but he is also responsible for a safety forced by Washington’s defense and has recorded five pass deflections. That production will be absent for one contest when the Commanders look to rebound on the scoreboard but also in terms of disciplined play.
Von Miller Hopes To Play In 2026
Von Miller took a one-year pact to play for the Commanders in 2025. If the future Hall of Famer has his way, he will continue his career for at least one more season. 
“Hopefully I can still be here with the Washington Commanders,” Miller said during an episode of his new Free Range podcast (via The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala). “If I’m able to be in an environment like this with the coaching staff, like [Dan Quinn]… I can definitely play next year.”
Miller’s Broncos tenure ended when he was traded to the Rams in 2021. After winning his second Super Bowl, the final chapter of his career seemed to be in place with a six-year, $120MM Bills contract. Miller enjoyed a strong debut campaign in Buffalo (eight sacks in 11 games), but an ACL tear brought that season to an end. He was unable to live up to expectations upon returning to action.
In a move which came as little surprise, Miller was released this past offseason. Free agent interest was shown by a small number of suitors before a pact was worked out with Washington. The 36-year-old is attached to a $6.1MM contract with nearly $5MM guaranteed. Miller has played in each of the Commanders’ nine games this season, collecting four sacks while handling a 35% snap share.
A return to Buffalo via trade became something to watch for at the trade deadline, but no swap was worked out. The Commanders did not wind up operating as sellers despite their record. That will allow Miller to finish the campaign in the nation’s capital. His performances over the closing stages will be key establishing his market value.
It will be interesting to see if a mutual interest arises this spring in terms of Miller and the Commanders maintaining their relationship through 2026. Failing that, retirement will be delayed at least one more year provided another deal can be lined up.
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/8/25
Several teams around the NFL made tweaks to their rosters on Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s slate of games. Here are all the latest moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed from practice squad: RB Michael Carter
- Elevated: LB Jared Bartlett, CB Darren Hall
Atlanta Falcons
- Elevated: CB Keith Taylor, OL Joshua Gray
Baltimore Ravens
- Elevated: DT Taven Bryan
Buffalo Bills
- Elevated: CB Dane Jackson, LB Baylon Spector
Carolina Panthers
- Signed from practice squad: DT Jared Harrison-Hunte
- Elevated: WR Dan Chisena
- Waived: QB Mike White
Chicago Bears
- Elevated: TE Stephen Carlson
Detroit Lions
- Activated from IR: S Daniel Thomas
- Elevated: OL Michael Niese
- Waived: S Jammie Robinson
Houston Texans
- Signed from practice squad: CB Damon Arnette, K Matthew Wright (story)
- Elevated: DB Myles Bryant, OL Sidy Sow
Indianapolis Colts
- Signed from practice squad: WR Laquon Treadwell
- Elevated: DE Durell Nchami, DT Tim Smith
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Elevated: WR Tim Jones
Los Angeles Chargers
- Activated from IR: LS Josh Harris, CB Deane Leonard, DL Da’Shawn Hand
- Elevated: RB Jaret Patterson, RB Trayveon Williams
Los Angeles Rams
- Elevated: LS Jake McQuaide, K Harrison Mevis (story)
Miami Dolphins
- Signed from practice squad: TE Hayden Rucci
- Elevated: LB Quinton Bell, CB Isaiah Johnson
Minnesota Vikings
- Signed from practice squad: CB Fabian Moreau
- Elevated: RB Corey Kiner
- Placed on IR: CB Jeff Okudah
New England Patriots
- Elevated: LB Darius Harris, RB D’Ernest Johnson
New Orleans Saints
- Elevated: WR Dante Pettis, T William Sherman
New York Giants
- Elevated: K Younghoe Koo, WR Ray-Ray McCloud
- Placed on IR: WR Beaux Collins, LB Darius Muasau
New York Jets
- Elevated: OL Kohl Levao, DT Payton Page
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Signed from practice squad: RB Trey Sermon
- Elevated: LB Mark Robinson
Seattle Seahawks
- Signed from practice squad: WR Cody White
- Elevated: WR Ricky White
Washington Commanders
- Elevated: WR Robbie Chosen
Week 10 will mark the debut for both players the Chargers gave the IR-designated for return label during roster cutdowns in August. Their activations had already been accounted for, but Hand’s had not. With those three now back in the fold, the Bolts have three IR activations remaining on the season.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Will Not Require Surgery; 2025 Return Possible
The past few days have seen Jayden Daniels consult with a number of specialists about his dislocated elbow. The worst-case scenario has been avoided. 
Daniels’ left (non-throwing) elbow was not injured as much as originally thought, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. No ligament damage was found upon further testing. As a result, surgery will not be required in this case. Rapoport adds Daniels is not heading to injured reserve at least for the time being.
Further assessments will take place during Washington’s bye week. The team has two games (at home against the Lions and on the road against the Dolphins) before that point. Backup Marcus Mariota will handle QB1 duties for at least those two contests. Part of how the Commanders proceed with Daniels past that point will no doubt be influenced by their record.
Washington sits at 3-6 on the year thanks to a four-game losing streak. A return to the postseason is far from certain as a result, and that will especially be true if the team drops even one of its two remaining games before the bye. If the season is essentially over by that point, there would be little upside to bringing Daniels back into the fold (even if that were possible). For now, attention will turn to Washington’s ability to stay afloat on offense without Daniels or top wideout Terry McLaurin in place for the time being.
Daniels played every game during the 2024 campaign, one in which he took home Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. This season has played out much differently on the health front, with last year’s No. 2 pick already missing time prior to his elbow dislocation. That ailment – suffered late in a blowout game – will hinder the Commanders’ chances of reaching the playoffs, let alone repeating 2024’s surprise run to the NFC title game.
Mariota has made three starts and five appearances this season in place of Daniels. Those figures will continue to rise as the 32-year-old guides Washington’s offense for the time being (potentially through the rest of the campaign). As a pending free agent, Mariota’s performances down the stretch will dictate his market value. Daniels, meanwhile, will look to rehab his injury without any procedure being necessary. Especially if he is not moved to IR, the door will remain open to a return at some point this season.
Commanders Work Out S Marcus Maye, Three Others
The Commanders are looking to add some safety depth. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the team worked out four safeties yesterday: Marcus Maye, K’Von Wallace, Daryl Worley, and Jaylen Mahoney.
Maye is the most accomplished of the bunch, as the former second-round pick has 92 games on his resume. The veteran got into 15 games in stints with the Dolphins and Chargers in 2024, and that campaign ended on injured reserve after Maye suffered an ankle injury in December. While the safety hasn’t recently come close to matching his Jets run, he still graded out as an above-average safety during his age-31 season.
Worley has gotten into even more games, as the journeyman has 99 appearances since his debut in 2016. While the West Virginia product was a starter earlier in his career with the Panthers and Raiders, he’s settled into more of a backup role in recent years, starting only 15 of his 42 appearances since the 2020 campaign. Wallace got a chance to start in 2023 when he was with the Cardinals and Titans, but he reverted back to his reeserve role with the Seahawks in 2024.
Mahoney is the only inexperienced option out of the foursome. The former Vanderbilt star joined the 49ers as a UDFA in 2024 and ended up getting into three games as a rookie. He stuck with San Francisco through the offseason and landed on their practice squad following the 2025 preseason. He was cut from the 49ers taxi squad last month.
Quan Martin exited Sunday night’s game with a hamstring issue, and Tyler Owens popped up on this week’s injury report with the same issue. While the Commanders should eventually get Will Harris back on the field, the team could be temporarily tapped at the position. Jeremy Reaves, Darnell Savage, and Percy Butler represent the team’s only healthy options at the position, with Robert McDaniel also around on the practice squad.
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/5/25
Today’s practice squad moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Released: G Nick Leverett
Detroit Lions
- Signed: OL Chris Hubbard, OL Netane Muti
Los Angeles Chargers
- Signed: LS Peter Bowden
Los Angeles Rams
- Signed: K Harrison Mevis
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: DT Coziah Izzard
New York Jets
- Signed: S Jarius Monroe
San Francisco 49ers
- Signed: DL Andrew Farmer
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Signed: OL Karsen Barnhart
- Placed on IR: OL Tyler McLellan
Washington Commanders
- Signed: CB Tre Hawkins, S Daryl Worley
Minor NFL Transactions: 11/5/25
Today’s minor moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed: TE Josiah Deguara
Atlanta Falcons
- Waived: DL Ta’Quon Graham
Chicago Bears
- Activated from IR: LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
Detroit Lions
- Signed from practice squad: LB Ty Summers
- Placed on IR: OL Christian Mahogany
Los Angeles Chargers
- Designated for return from IR: DT Da’Shawn Hand
Los Angeles Rams
- Signed from practice squad: RB Ronnie Rivers
Miami Dolphins
- Signed off Lions’ practice squad: DE Andre Carter II
New Orleans Saints
- Signed from practice squad: RB Audric Estime
New York Jets
- Signed from practice squad: S Dean Clark
- Placed on IR: S Andre Cisco (story)
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Signed off Chiefs’ practice squad: DT Brodric Martin
Tennessee Titans
- Claimed off waivers (from Seahawks): S Jerrick Reed
Washington Commanders
- Signed from practice squad: WR Treylon Burks, DT Sheldon Day
2025 NFL Trades
The modern NFL features four clear trade windows. While the Cowboys and Steelers’ George Pickens swap showed moves can be made at other points on the NFL calendar, early March, the draft, the late-August 53-man roster-setting date and the November deadline reside as the primary points trades occur around the league. On that note, it is a good time to check in on what has transpired on the trade market ahead of today’s deadline.
Excluding pick-for-pick trades, here are the moves NFL teams have made thus far in 2025:
March 1
- Commanders acquire WR Deebo Samuel from 49ers for No. 147
49ers chose running back Jordan James at 147
March 4
- Bears obtain G Jonah Jackson from Rams for No. 202
Rams traded pick to Vikings, moving up to No. 172 for linebacker Chris Paul Jr.
March 5
- Bears form new guard duo, acquiring Joe Thuney from Chiefs for 2026 fourth-round pick
March 6
- Intra-AFC South swap sends Texans Christian Kirk, Jaguars 2026 seventh-round pick
March 7
- Pete Carroll–Geno Smith reunion sends No. 92 from Raiders to Seahawks
Seahawks chose quarterback Jalen Milroe at 92
March 9
- Steelers acquire WR D.K. Metcalf, No. 185 from Seahawks in exchange for Nos. 52, 223
Seahawks used No. 52 to trade up (via the Titans) 17 spots for safety Nick Emmanwori, drafted running back Damien Martinez at 223; Steelers selected quarterback Will Howard at 185
March 10
- Saints land DT Davon Godchaux from Patriots for 2026 seventh-round pick
- Commanders add LT Laremy Tunsil, No. 128 from Texans for Nos. 79, 236, along with 2026 second-, fourth-round picks
Texans added wide receiver Jaylin Noel at 79, sent 236 to Jaguars in Day 2 trade; Commanders chose wideout Jaylin Lane at No. 128
- Browns acquire QB Kenny Pickett from Eagles for QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, No. 164
Eagles used No. 164 to climb one spot (via Chiefs) in first round for linebacker Jihaad Campbell
March 11
- Texans bring in S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, 2026 sixth-round pick from Eagles for G Kenyon Green, 2026 fifth-rounder
March 12
- Cowboys obtain CB Kaiir Elam, No. 204 from Bills in exchange for No. 170, 2026 seventh-round choice
Bills took Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock at 170; Cowboys chose guard Ajani Cornelius at No. 204
- Cowboys acquire LB Kenneth Murray, No. 239 from Titans for No. 188
Titans drafted running back Kalel Mullings at No. 188; Cowboys chose running back Phil Mafah at 239
March 13
- Texans add G Ed Ingram from Vikings in exchange for 2026 sixth-round pick
March 15
- Vikings acquire RB Jordan Mason, No. 187 from 49ers for No. 160, 2026 sixth-round pick
Vikings packaged No. 187 in trade-down move (via Texans); 49ers drafted safety Marques Sigle at 160
April 3
- Cowboys obtain QB Joe Milton, No. 217 from Patriots in exchange for No. 171
Patriots traded down from No. 171 (via Lions) to draft kicker Andres Borregales; Cowboys chose defensive tackle Jay Toia at 217
April 26
- Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell, No. 172 from Seahawks in exchange for 142
Seahawks selected defensive lineman Rylie Mills at No. 142; Vikings traded No. 172 to Rams
May 7
- Cowboys add WR George Pickens, 2027 sixth-round pick from Steelers for 2026 third-round pick, 2027 fifth-rounder
June 2
- 49ers land DE Bryce Huff from Eagles in exchange for conditional 2026 fifth-round pick
Pick could upgrade to fourth-rounder if performance-based conditions are met
June 30
- Steelers add CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith, 2027 seventh-round pick from Dolphins for S Minkah Fitzpatrick, 2027 fifth -round pick
July 1
- Dolphins to acquire TE Darren Waller, conditional 2027 seventh-round pick from Giants in exchange for 2026 sixth-rounder
August 4
- Eagles to acquire CB Jakorian Bennett from Raiders in exchange for DT Thomas Booker
August 17
- Eagles land WR John Metchie, 2025 fifth-round pick from Texans in exchange for TE Harrison Bryant, 2026 sixth-rounder
- Saints acquire C Luke Fortner from Jaguars in exchange for DL Khalen Saunders
August 20
- Jets add DT Jowon Briggs, 2026 seventh-round pick from Browns for 2026 sixth-rounder
- Jets obtain DL Harrison Phillips, 2027 seventh-round pick from Vikings for 2026, 2027 sixth-rounders
- Saints land WR Devaughn Vele from Broncos for 2026 fourth-round pick, 2027 seventh-rounder
- 49ers acquire WR Skyy Moore, 2027 seventh-round pick from Chiefs for 2027 sixth-rounder
August 22
- 49ers bring in RB Brian Robinson from Commanders in exchange for conditional 2026 sixth-round pick
August 24
- Eagles acquire QB Sam Howell, 2026 sixth-round pick from Vikings for 2026 fifth-rounder, 2027 seventh
- Chiefs add DT Derrick Nnadi, conditional 2027 seventh-round from Jets for conditional 2027 sixth-rounder
- Eagles bring back T Fred Johnson from Jaguars in exchange for 2026 seventh-round pick
- Packers obtain OL Darian Kinnard from Eagles for 2027 sixth-round pick
August 25
- Raiders acquire QB Kenny Pickett from Browns for 2026 fifth-round pick
- Colts add CB Mekhi Blackmon from Vikings for 2026 sixth-round pick
August 26
- Browns acquire T KT Leveston from Rams for 2028 seventh-round pick
- Falcons add T Michael Jerrell from Seahawks for conditional 2027 seventh-round pick
- Saints bring in T Asim Richards, 2028 seventh-round pick from Cowboys for 2028 sixth-rounder
- Chargers acquire T Austin Deculus from Texans in exchange for conditional 2027 seventh-round pick
August 27
- Jaguars obtain WR Tim Patrick from Lions for 2026 sixth-round pick
- Vikings land WR Adam Thielen, conditional 2026 seventh-round pick, 2027 fifth-rounder from Panthers for 2026 fifth-round choice, 2027 fourth
August 28
- Packers acquire DE Micah Parsons from Cowboys for DT Kenny Clark, 2026, 2027 first-round picks
September 8
- Eagles add RB Tank Bigsby from Jaguars in exchange for 2026 fifth-, sixth-round picks
2026 fifth-round pick (from Bryce Huff trade) could upgrade to fourth-rounder, which would be sent to Jacksonville if 49ers DE meets those conditions
September 14
- Saints obtain WR Ja’Lynn Polk, 2028 seventh-round pick from Patriots for 2027 sixth-rounder
September 23
- Jets acquire CB Jarvis Brownlee, 2026 seventh-round pick from Titans for 2026 sixth-rounder
September 29
- Browns add LT Cam Robinson, 2027 seventh-round pick from Texans for 2027 sixth-rounder
October 7
- Bengals obtain QB Joe Flacco, 2026 sixth-round pick from Browns for 2026 fifth-rounder
- Chargers land OLB Odafe Oweh, 2027 seventh-round pick from Ravens for S Alohi Gilman, 2026 fifth-rounder
October 8
- Browns acquire CB Tyson Campbell, 2026 seventh-round pick from Jaguars for CB Greg Newsome, 2026 sixth-rounder
October 27
- Rams add CB Roger McCreary, 2026 sixth-round pick from Titans for 2026 fifth-rounder
October 28
- 49ers bring in DE Keion White, 2026 seventh-round pick from Patriots for 2026 sixth-rounder
- Steelers acquire S Kyle Dugger, 2026 seventh-round pick from Patriots for 2026 sixth
October 29
- Eagles add CB Michael Carter II, 2027 seventh-round pick from Jets for WR John Metchie, 2027 sixth-rounder
November 1
- Eagles acquire CB Jaire Alexander, 2027 seventh-round pick from Ravens for 2026 sixth-rounder
November 3
- Eagles obtain OLB Jaelan Phillips from Dolphins in exchange for 2026 third-round pick
- Ravens land OLB Dre’Mont Jones from Titans for conditional fifth-round pick
November 4
- Cowboys acquire LB Logan Wilson from Bengals for 2026 seventh-round pick
- Jaguars bring in WR Jakobi Meyers, sending 2026 fourth-, sixth-round picks to Raiders
- Colts obtain CB Sauce Gardner from Jets, who collect WR Adonai Mitchell, 2026, 2027 first-round picks
- Seahawks add WR Rashid Shaheed from Saints for 2026 fourth-, fifth-round picks
- Bears acquire DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, 2026 seventh-round pick from Browns for 2026 sixth-rounder
- Cowboys land DT Quinnen Williams from Jets for DT Mazi Smith, 2026 second-round pick, 2027 first-rounder
Higher of Cowboys’ two 2027 firsts will go to Jets in Williams trade
- Chargers add OL Trevor Penning from Saints in exchange for 2027 seventh-round pick
- Jets acquire CB Ja’Sir Taylor from Chargers for conditional 2028 seventh-round pick
Frankie Luvu’s One-Game Suspension Dropped Upon Appeal
NOVEMBER 4: NFL senior vice president of football & international communications Michael Signora announced tonight that Luvu’s one-game suspension has been reduced to a $100K fine. Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks was appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association to be the hearing officer for the appeal, and his decision means that Luvu will be available to play this weekend. The overturning of the punishment initially levied further shrouds the league’s interpretations of the controversial hip drop tackle penalty.
NOVEMBER 3: The NFL has suspended Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu one game without pay “for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks,” Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Luvu will appeal the suspension.
For now, Luvu is slated to sit out the Commanders’ game against the Lions in Week 10 as a result of multiple hip-drop tackles this season. The NFL already fined the 29-year-old earlier in 2025 for violations in Weeks 4 and 8. His latest came during the Commanders’ loss to the Seahawks on Sunday night. The league will dock Luvu his $508,333 game check if his appeal fails.
When NFL teams voted unanimously to outlaw hip-drop tackles in March 2024, the league stated: “A hip-drop tackle occurs when a defender wraps up a ball carrier and rotates or swivels his hips, unweighting himself and dropping onto ball carrier’s legs during the tackle.”
After analyzing over 20,000 tackles, the league concluded that “this specific technique causes lower extremity injuries at a rate 20 times higher than other tackles, resulting in an unacceptable risk to player health and safety.” A season and half has gone by since then, but it’s believed that Luvu’s suspension is the first for hip-drop violations, Pelissero notes.
A former Jet and Panther, Luvu joined the Commanders on a three-year deal worth up to $36MM before the 2024 season. He started in all 17 of the team’s regular-season games last year and posted 99 tackles, a career-high eight sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. The 29-year-old has again played in all of the Commanders’ games this season, logging 50 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble along the way. Barring a successful appeal, though, his run of perfect attendance with Washington is over.