Some pregame developments from the first preseason game of the year.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Washington Commanders take on the New York Jets in each team's first preseason game of the year at noon eastern time on Saturday.that Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas will miss today's action due to personal reasons. Lucas had previously missed a training camp practice for undisclosed personal reasons as well.
Allen, Payne, and Wagner would likely be getting veteran treatment as the three have been through plenty of regular and preseason battles that the team can sit them in favor of giving more reps to less battle-tested players. In their place, it's likely Chris Paul and Trent Scott will get the nods at right and left tackle while defensive tackles like John Ridgeway III and Phidarian Mathis will look to capitalize on the extra reps on defense.
Now that his is officially unofficially the starting quarterback and expected to get his first NFL start against the Jets on Saturday, Daniels decided to pay homage to one of the great quarterbacks that came before him, Doug Williams.
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