Report: Washington Commanders sign practice squad safety after several players go to IR

The Washington Commanders remained relatively healthy going into their Week 5 Thursday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears. Ron Rivera opened up his Monday presser with news that two defensive players would be heading to injured reserve. Darrick Forrest reportedly suffered a shoulder fracture and All-Pro special teamer Jeremy Reaves suffered a knee injury on Thursday. Rivera said they wouldn’t know the length of time either player would be on IR until they did further testing, but Forrest’s injury sounds like it’s more than a short-term stint.

There were two reported roster moves before Rivera announced the injury news, and another move was reported shortly after the presser. The…