India, Sept. 28 -- The Washington Commanders will enter their Week 4 clash against the Atlanta Falcons with several key players sidelined. Quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin are both out, while rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was earlier uncertain to play after landing on the injury report with a knee issue.

After missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, Croskey-Merritt returned to full participation on Friday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the rookie is expected to suit up despite carrying a questionable tag going into Sunday.

"Commanders rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, is expected to play vs the Falcons, per source," Schefter reported...