Commanders could face defensive shortages for season opener against Eagles

The Washington Commanders may be missing two of their top pass rushers for the season opener on Sept. 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Dorance Armstrong is confirmed out due to an NFL suspension, and the availability of Odafe Oweh remains uncertain as he recovers from a strained calf. Head coach Dan Quinn stated he will evaluate Oweh’s status following practices next week, though current indications suggest a return in Week 2 is more likely. On a positive note, Bill Croskey-Merritt and K'Lavon Chaisson returned to practice and are expected to play. If Oweh is unavailable, the team may rely on rookies Joshua Josephs and Javontae Jean-Baptiste to fill the defensive gaps. The Commanders are preparing for a difficult test against Philadelphia in the opener.

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