"Washington has missed the presence of run-stopping defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. after he went to season-ending injured reserve after just two games. Emerging edge threat Javontae Jean-Baptiste is also on the shelf with a long-term complication. If that wasn't bad enough, breakout star Dorance Armstrong Jr. is nursing a hamstring problem that could keep him out in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys."
"This is a problem. Most fans thought Adam Peters made progress in addressing this with the signing of defensive end Drake Jackson following a successful visit. But it didn't take long for this bubble to burst. The day after Washington officially confirmed the signing of Jackson, he was placed on injured reserve. That means he'll be out for the next four games, and with the bye week soon after that, it'll be a stuttering start to his journey with the Commanders."
"Although fans were dismayed by the development, Adam Schefter from ESPN revealed that this was always part of the plan. That's reassuring, but it also doesn't help the Commanders right now, either. Commanders are placing newly-signed edge Drake Jackson on injured reserve. This was their plan; teams cannot put a player on IR the same day they sign them. They believe it's worthwhile to stash a player with upside.- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 16, 2025"
Washington's pass rush is struggling to generate consistent pressure amid multiple injuries. Run-stopping defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. was placed on season-ending injured reserve after two games. Emerging edge Javontae Jean-Baptiste is sidelined with a long-term issue. Dorance Armstrong Jr. is hampered by a hamstring problem that could sideline him for Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. The Commanders signed defensive end Drake Jackson, but he was placed on injured reserve the day after his signing and will miss at least four games. The team views stashing Jackson as a planned move to rebuild his health gradually, but immediate pass-rush concerns remain.
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