ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders tight finish Logan Thomas received’t play games Sunday as a result of a concussion suffered terminating year.
Thomas entered the concussion protocol then Denver Broncos protection Kareem Jackson collision him on the finish of a catch in any case zone. Jackson used to be ejected for a helmet-to-helmet collision.
Washington (2-0) can fit its highest get started since 2005 with a win at house vs. Buffalo (1-1) on Sunday.
Thomas stuck six passes for 65 yards within the first two video games; 3 of the ones receptions ended in first downs.
Thomas has been Washington’s highest tight finish as a mix of blocker and pass-catcher. However he neglected 11 video games two years in the past with a hamstring trauma and next a torn ACL in his left knee. He neglected 4 video games terminating season as a result of diverse accidents.
“It’s hard for us just because we know how dynamic he’s been,” Washington mentor Ron Rivera stated. “When you lose guys like that, that are productive contributors, the other guys have got to pick up. We like the other guys.”
Washington nonetheless has veteran tight finish John Bates, recognized extra for his run blocking off, and second-year Cole Turner, recognized extra for his receiving. Each, alternatively, are ready to take care of the alternative sides of the location.
Each have 3 catches for a mixed 84 yards.
Washington’s fourth tight finish, Curtis Hodges, has been idle the primary two video games. As an undrafted detached agent in 2022, Hodges used to be on injured conserve terminating season as a result of a thigh trauma.