Washington Commanders rule out Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown vs. Rams
The Washington Commanders ruled out wide receivers Treylon Burks and Dyami Brown for their Week 9 game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Burks did not practice at all this week because of a foot injury, and Brown tweaked his calf Thursday and did not practice Friday. Following a torn patellar tendon, the team placed Terry McLaurin on injured reserve, further depleting the receiving corps.
With Burks and Brown sidelined, only two players on Washington’s active roster who have recorded regular-season catches will play: veteran Stefon Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams. The pair are expected to see expanded roles against a Los Angeles secondary that could be missing starting cornerback Trent McDuffie and safety Kam Curl. The Commanders also have Van Jefferson, who was on the practice squad prior to McLaurin’s injury, and undrafted rookie Jaden Bradley available for game-day duty.
Head coach Dan Quinn said Bradley’s work on the scout team has aided his development and could help him step into a larger role if needed. Quinn noted that players who get more repetitions in practice tend to develop faster because they receive more targets and contested-catch work. Coaches will evaluate how to distribute targets among the available receivers while maintaining the offense’s rhythm for Sunday.
The Commanders’ weekly injury report listed a mix of limited and full practice designations across the roster. John Bates practiced on a limited basis all three days, and Sam Cosmi practiced limited early in the week before posting a full practice Friday. Shy Tuttle practiced on a limited basis all week, while Jayden Daniels and Jer’Zhan Newton participated fully in practice. The report listed Colson Yankoff as a full participant, and coaches designated Deatrich Wise Jr. as NIR for rest earlier in the week before he practiced on a limited basis.
Washington will rely on Diggs and Williams to shoulder the receiving workload on Sunday, and the team will likely rotate Jefferson and Bradley into packages to provide depth and matchup variety. Daniels participated fully in practice this week, giving the offense continuity at quarterback heading into Week 9. The Commanders must compensate for the loss of multiple receivers with scheme adjustments and increased involvement from tight ends and complementary pass-catchers.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The absence of Treylon Burks and Dyami Brown further concentrates targets on Stefon Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams, increasing their importance in the game plan against Los Angeles. Jaden Bradley’s scout-team experience and Van Jefferson’s familiarity with the offense offer workable depth, but both will be tested in live-game situations. If the Rams are missing Trent McDuffie and Kam Curl, Washington could find favorable matchups despite the depleted receiver room, yet the margin for error shrinks with fewer experienced options. The Commanders must protect the quarterback and create quick, reliable completions to navigate a short-handed receiving corps on Sunday.