"After avoiding it much of last season, the injury bug has bitten the Washington Commanders early in 2025. While news surrounded the season-ending injuries for both defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. and running back Austin Ekeler, there was another problem. Veteran Jonathan Jones, one of the team's most versatile defensive backs, has been ruled out for at least the next four weeks after being placed on injured reserve."
"Lattimore brings a résumé of All-Pro caliber play from his days with the New Orleans Saints, but his time in Washington has been ugly so far; there's just no other way of putting it. The Commanders envisioned him as their lockdown perimeter option, yet dating back to last year's run and through two weeks in 2025, he's looked out of place - struggling to mirror receivers down the field and giving up chunk plays outside the numbers."
The Washington Commanders suffered multiple key injuries early in 2025, including season-ending losses for defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. and running back Austin Ekeler, and veteran Jonathan Jones placed on injured reserve for at least four weeks. Jones' absence forces reliance on a mix of established veterans, developing young players, and versatile depth pieces to maintain the cornerback room. The team sits in one of the NFL's most pass-happy divisions, increasing the pressure on the secondary. The starting trio of Marshon Lattimore, rookie Trey Amos, and second-year nickel Mike Sainristil must shoulder greater responsibility. Lattimore has struggled to replicate prior All-Pro form, while Amos shows flashes but faces early tests, and Sainristil contributes a unique skill set.
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