There's been genuine concern around wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr.'s status heading into the Washington Commanders' primetime game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. This is the last thing head coach Dan Quinn needed, especially considering Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown are both missing the clash.
Samuel has been playing through the pain barrier in recent weeks. The offseason trade acquisition from the San Francisco 49ers is dealing with bruising in his heel, but it hasn't affected his ability to become an offensive focal point. He wants this momentum to continue, but the Commanders are rightfully proceeding with extreme caution.