Commanders rule out six players for Week 5 against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Washington Commanders announced that six players will miss their Week 5 game against the New York Giants. Receiver Stefon Diggs will be unavailable due to a hamstring injury. Receiver Terry McLaurin is listed as questionable after practicing in limited capacity. The team is facing challenges at safety with three players ruled out, including starter Nick Cross, who is missing his third consecutive game. Quarterback Jayden Daniels practiced fully all week and is expected to play.
- •Six Commanders players are ruled out for Week 5.
- •Stefon Diggs is out with a hamstring injury.
- •Terry McLaurin is questionable after limited practice.
- •Three safeties, including Nick Cross, will miss the game.
- •Jayden Daniels is fully practiced and will play.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders rule 6 players out vs Giants in Week 5
"Six Commanders will miss Sunday's game against the Giants. Terry McLaurin is questionable.
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