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Washington Commanders are now 3-4 after a rough loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
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Oct 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks to pass the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks to pass the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders dropped their contest 44-22 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

The defeat dropped Washington to 3-4 on the season, a record that doesn’t tell the full story of how things have unraveled.

Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson shared his thoughts on how the 2025 campaign has gone so far.

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Injuries Mount as Commanders Struggle to Find Rhythm

As Johnson noted, the 2025 campaign has been defined by injuries and bad breaks. This is a major contrast to the team’s 2024 run.

The Washington Commanders have had several notable injuries this season, including quarterback Jayden Daniels with a knee sprain and his latest injury being a hamstring issue. They have also suffered multiple season-ending injuries for several players on both sides of the ball. Here are some of the players that have suffered injuries this year.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17)
Sep 11, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Current injuries: 

  • Jayden Daniels (QB): Suffered a hamstring injury against the Cowboys in Week 7. An MRI showed the injury is not significant, but his status for the Week 8 game against the Chiefs is uncertain.
  • Terry McLaurin (WR): Has been sidelined with a quad injury.
  • Deebo Samuel (WR): Inactive against the Cowboys due to a heel injury. 

    • Noah Brown (WR): Placed on injured reserve with groin and knee injuries.

Season-ending injuries: 

  • Dorance Armstrong (DE): Suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his right knee in Week 7.
  • Austin Ekeler (RB): Placed on injured reserve with an Achilles injury in Week 2.
  • Deatrich Wise Jr. (DE): Suffered a season-ending torn quad in Week 2.
  • Javontae Jean-Baptiste (DE): Placed on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle.
  • Will Harris (S): Placed on injured reserve with a fractured fibula. 

A Year Can Make All the Difference

The 2025 season simply hasn’t gone the way anyone expected. In 2024, the Commanders were healthy, competitive, and playing their best football in years. Now, injuries and inconsistency have derailed that progress

This is why teams have to capitalize on successful seasons like the 2024 campaign. Momentum doesn’t last forever, and health can change everything. Magic Johnson’s comments tell the unpredictable nature of the NFL. One year you’re competing, the next you’re just trying to stay afloat.

For the Commanders, the hope now is to get healthy, regroup, and finish strong, proving that this season’s setbacks are only temporary.

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Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2025 season.

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Darius Hayes
DARIUS HAYES

Darius Hayes is a writer and contributor for 2 On SI sites, where he covers multiple teams as well as the Atlanta Braves. His work reflects his passion for sports, especially as a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan. Hayes grew up in Trenton, N.J., and now resides in Atlanta, Ga. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and his Master’s in Communications from Georgia State University. In addition to journalism, Hayes serves in the Georgia Army National Guard. He can be followed on Twitter @dariushayes55.

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