Tests confirmed that McCoy tore his biceps and Miller tore his ACL in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Chicago Bears, Moore said. Moore did not say who will replace McCoy, but said guards Cesar Ruiz and Torricelli Simpkins III both have experience playing center. The Saints (1-6) also traded with the Jacksonville Jaguars in August to acquire veteran center Luke Fortner.
Daniels, who rehabbed a torn Achilles on his right leg in the offseason, popped up on the Dolphins' injury report Thursday for an ankle injury on the left leg. He left Thursday's practice early as a limited participant and did not take part in Friday drills. With Daniels good to go, Miami will have its full projected starting offensive line available for Sunday's opener in Indianapolis. From left to right, the team has Patrick Paul, rookie Jonah Savaiinaea, Aaron Brewer, Daniels and Austin Jackson starting.
The Washington Commanders have the NFL's oldest roster this season. Not entirely surprising when one considers the inept drafts over Ron Rivera's four years at the helm, which sparked a downward spiral that eventually landed the franchise Jayden Daniels. Not a bad consolation prize, but it's forced Adam Peters into a change in strategy. And there was one big winner from the team's final roster cuts who's coming to the fore at the best possible time.
