Dan Quinn updates injuries for Commanders' John Bates and Nick Allegretti
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn provided injury updates on August 8, 2026, prior to practice. Tight end John Bates and center Nick Allegretti will both miss another week due to injuries. Bates has a strained hamstring, while Allegretti is dealing with a strained calf. While Quinn stated there are no long-term concerns for either player, the depth behind Allegretti raises questions about the offensive line's stability. The Commanders have recently signed several backup linemen, including Nicholas Petit-Frere and Daniel Brunskill, as they prepare for their upcoming game.
- •John Bates and Nick Allegretti will miss another week of practice.
- •Bates has a strained hamstring; Allegretti is dealing with a strained calf.
- •Depth behind Allegretti on the offensive line is limited.
- •The Commanders signed multiple backup linemen recently.
- •Quinn hopes for a quick recovery for Allegretti.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders' Dan Quinn provides injury updates on two key starters
"Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn provides injury updates on tight end John Bates and center Nick Allegretti.
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