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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Commanders suffer major blow before start of 2025 season as star is carted off field in offseason training
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field during the team's mandatory mini camp on Wednesday. Brown, one of the team's integral offensive players, went to the ground to make a catch during a 7-on-7 period and stayed on he turf for a few extra moments. After slowly walking to the sideline, he went down and needed to be taken away to be looked at on a cart, with a towel over Brown's head. There was no immediate diagnosis for Brown, with less than three months until the Washington opens the NFL season against the New York Giants on Sept. 7. Brown was slated to enter training camp as the team's No 3 wide receiver behind Terry McLaurin and the newly acquired Deebo Samuel. Commanders fans have gotten behind Brown since he caught the Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary last October to defeat the Chicago Bears in one of the definitive moments of last year. Brown also reportedly threw his helmet on his way to the sideline in frustration over the injury. The Commanders are coming off their best season in over 30 years after reaching the NFC Championship Game. Washington looks prepped for a similar run after retain most of the major players from the team that made it to the final four left standing last season. One of them was Brown, as a big target across the middle, when McLaurin and Samuel will be demanding a ton of attention. The Commanders are hoping for the best when it comes to Brown after Wednesday's setback, as losing him for the season would be a major blow.
Reuters
2 days ago
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- Reuters
Reports: Commanders WR Noah Brown hurt during minicamp drill
June 12 - Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field with an apparent injury after making a catch during minicamp on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Brown, 29, caught a short pass from Marcus Mariota during 7-on-7 drills and stayed on the ground before slowly getting to his feet and limping off to the sideline, where he threw his helmet. He met with athletic trainers and was carted to the team facility. Brown, who re-signed with the Commanders as a free agent in March, has dealt with injuries throughout his seven-year career. That includes the kidney injury he suffered against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 1, 2024 that knocked him out for the rest of the season, including the Commanders' run to the NFC championship game. Last season, his first in Washington, Brown played in 11 games (nine starts) and made 35 receptions on 56 targets for 453 yards. His lone touchdown came on a 52-yard Hail Mary pass that gave host Washington an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears on Oct. 27. A seventh-round draft pick by Dallas in 2017, the Ohio State alum has 150 catches for 2,000 yards and six TDs in 87 games (34 starts) with the Cowboys (2017-18, 2020-22), Houston Texans (2023) and Commanders. The Commanders also were without veteran Michael Gallup on Tuesday and Wednesday, reportedly due to a strained hamstring. A Dallas receiver from 2018-23, Gallup, 29, signed with Washington in March after coming out of a retirement that he announced in July 2024. --Field Level Media
New York Times
2 days ago
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- New York Times
Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore's offseason centered on health, removing ‘timid' steps
ASHBURN, Va. — Noah Brown's inside-out move had Marshon Lattimore beat. The Washington Commanders' tallest wide receiver created space near the left sideline during a 7-on-7 drill. Quarterback Marcus Mariota's pass arrived as desired, landing in Brown's raised hands. The football didn't remain there for long. Advertisement Lattimore recovered quickly after Brown broke outside. As the ball arrived, Lattimore aggressively attacked. What looked like a successful pass turned into an incompletion. Lattimore was often on the losing end of passing plays with the Commanders last season — when he was on the field, of course. Lattimore's lingering hamstring injury that stretched multiple seasons kept him sidelined for six of eight regular-season games following the trade deadline deal with the New Orleans Saints. The four-time Pro Bowler returned for the postseason, only to struggle mightily in the wild-card round win against Tampa Bay and the NFC Championship Game loss at Philadelphia. Lattimore's physical status remained a mystery, even to the coaching staff, until arriving for this week's mandatory minicamp. His recovery on the pass to Brown provided a quality update. Reviewing his performances with Washington was challenging for a player considered among the best at his position at various stages of his career. Lattimore could tell by how he was 'stepping' that he played 'timid.' 'Now, just being out there for these past two days, I feel way better,' Lattimore exclaimed. Feeling like himself again ⚡️ — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 11, 2025 There's a long time between now and training camp, let alone Washington's Sept. 7 season opener at home against the New York Giants. Regardless, this week has been welcomed for someone who has not played more than 10 games in a season since 2021. On Wednesday, Lattimore, 29, acknowledged that he felt pressure following the trade that cost Washington third- and fourth-round picks in the 2025 draft. The Commanders had turned into a surprising NFC contender but were weak at cornerback beyond rookie Mike Sainristil, a natural slot corner who was forced to play outside. 'I wanted to prove they made the right decision,' Lattimore said. 'I wanted to go out there and show what I can do, but I was hurt.' The 2017 first-round pick wasn't making an injury excuse — 'If I was out there, I was out there' — but the hamstring concern and missing the final two games before the playoffs exposed him in headliner matchups against star receivers Mike Evans and A.J. Brown. Advertisement Lattimore surrendered 10 receptions for 172 yards and one touchdown over three playoff games, according to Pro Football Focus, and was flagged for multiple pass interference penalties. He said getting needed rest following the NFC championship loss to the Eagles helped him feel 'like myself.' Lattimore focused on 'explosive' workouts for his hamstring this offseason rather than spending time on heavy lifting. Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Lattimore faced no restrictions entering minicamp. If healthy, Lattimore is Washington's top option in a revamped cornerback room with second-round pick Trey Amos, free-agent signee Jonathan Jones, and holdovers Sainristil and Noah Igbinoghene. He sometimes traveled with the opposing team's No. 1 receiver, but the laboring led to leaving Lattimore on the right side, which is how New Orleans deployed him before the trade. The Commanders' staff has ample time to sift through their cornerback options. As long as a healthy and viable Lattimore is among them, they will feel way better. Quinn didn't hesitate when asked about the primary goals for minicamp at the start of the week. 'No. 1, always the health of the team,' Quinn said before diving into football-specific topics. The lack of tackling in the no-pads sessions eliminates overt physicality, but caution remains. Noah Brown's potential injury during Wednesday's practice was an unwanted reminder. Brown went low to snag an intermediate pass from Mariota near the left sideline. Washington's projected starting Z-receiver landed awkwardly and remained on the field for a few additional seconds before slowly rising to his feet. Brown gingerly walked to the sideline with training staff members. After a few minutes, the eight-year veteran moved into a cart that drove uphill to the team's main building. Brown, 29, yelled loudly upon arriving, but, like the injury, the impetus was unclear. Maybe frustration, perhaps more, but offering any guesses beyond the above details would be unfair speculation. Advertisement Practice ended a few minutes later. Quinn is not slated to speak with the media again until after Thursday's session. Injuries have plagued Brown throughout his career. Signed by the Commanders shortly before Week 1 of the 2024 season, he suffered a season-ending kidney injury in Washington's Week 13 win over Tennessee. His 35 receptions and 453 yards were on pace for new career highs. Should Brown sit out Thursday's practice, the Commanders' receiver room will end minicamp thinner than expected. All-Pro Terry McLaurin skipped the mandatory work amid contract extension negotiations. Free-agent pickup Michael Gallup, another veteran with a lengthy list of injuries during his career, missed the first two days and a portion of OTAs with a hamstring injury. The Commanders did complete a contract extension this week. Reaves reportedly agreed to a one-year deal that keeps the safety and special teams ace with Washington through 2026. Reaves initially joined Washington in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. He played 25 games over the next four seasons, but his roster spot was never secure. He often spent most weeks on the practice squad until injuries elsewhere created roster openings. That changed in 2022. Reaves played all 17 games that season, which concluded with a Pro Bowl selection as the NFC's special teams performer. Reaves' infectious energy on and off the field remains. After seven seasons, only punter Tress Way and defensive tackle Daron Payne have longer tenures with Washington. Extension talks began brewing between the two sides in recent days. 'That honestly makes me smile,' Quinn said of the extension. 'This is a true Commander, one of our heavy hitters and an absolute all-around BMF, in every way. It's no surprise he was elected one of the captains when the postseason began.' 'I'm extremely grateful and happy to be here,' Reaves said. 'They emphasized that they wanted me and wanted to get this done. I told them the same. … I want to be here. This is my home.' Advertisement Quinn knows that gauging any aspect of the ground game is nearly impossible at this offseason stage, due to the lack of hitting. However, aspects of Robinson's work have stood out. 'Yeah, he looks really healthy,' Quinn said of Washington's lead back. The coach cited a run on Tuesday where Robinson 'was able to cut, plant and (get) downhill as fast as you could see.' Though the short-yardage threat led all Washington backs with 799 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, Robinson's numbers and the overall rushing attack, not including quarterback Jayden Daniels, faltered late in the season. Robinson scored two touchdowns in the divisional-round win at Detroit, but he only averaged 3.6 yards on 36 attempts during the postseason. The 2022 third-round pick now enters the final year of his rookie contract. The Commanders return complementary backs Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols, and they drafted the shifty Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round. Though not a weapon in the passing game, Robinson remains Washington's best early-down option. 'You feel his urgency and intensity,' Quinn said. 'He's really had a good offseason.'
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Noah Brown carted off field at minicamp in Commanders injury concern
The Commanders' receiving corps could be getting thinner. Wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field after going down during a 7-on-7 drill at minicamp Wednesday, according to multiple reporters. Brown, 29, made a catch on the ground, stayed down and then slowly walked to the sideline before getting carted into Washington's facility, The Athletic reported. Advertisement He reportedly threw his helmet after he was helped to the sideline, according to the Washington Post, but there is no word on the nature of the injury or how long he could be out. Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown at day one of minicamp Wednesday. Geoff Burke-Imagn Images In his first season with Washington last year, Brown made 35 receptions for 453 yards and one touchdown in 11 games before suffering a season-ending kidney injury. Advertisement The one touchdown was a memorable one: a game-winning 52-yard Hail Mary catch to steal a thrilling 18-15 victory from the Bears in Week 8. The news of Brown's injury comes as Washington finds itself in a contract dispute with star receiver Terry McLaurin, who did not attend the last two weeks of voluntary OTAs and is now skipping minicamp as he seeks a new deal. Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown hauling in a 52-yard Hail Mary in an 18-15 win over the Bears on Oct. 27, 2024. AP McLaurin, a two-time Pro-Bowler, also held out of OTAs and minicamp before he last signed an extension in 2022. Advertisement The Commanders must now make do with a shorthanded wide receiver group through the rest of minicamp, although the severity of Brown's injury remains to be seen. The team will hope that both Brown and McLaurin will be back with the team by July 23, when veterans report for training camp. Brown — who spent five seasons with the Cowboys (2017-22) and one with the Texans (2023) before arriving in D.C. — had figured to be the third receiver for the Commanders this year, behind McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, whom Washington acquired via trade in March.
Washington Post
2 days ago
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- Washington Post
Noah Brown carted off field at Commanders minicamp. Jeremy Reaves gets extended, AP source says
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field after getting injured during minicamp in Ashburn, Virginia, on Wednesday. It was not immediately clear what happened to cause the injury or its extent. Reporters in attendance reported Brown walked off slowly after making a catch, threw his helmet in frustration when he reached the sideline and was carted up the hill to the practice facility.
