As the Washington Commanders fans, players, and coaches all eagerly anticipate the week one kickoff, news emerged yesterday as Washington worked to establish its initial 53-man roster that second-year defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis will be placed on short-term injured reserve to start the season.
Mathis, Washington's 2022 second-round draft pick, missed his rookie season due to a knee injury after playing just three snaps in week one against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He will now be unavailable for Washington until at least week five due to a calf injury from the first preseason game.