It turns out the Commanders won’t have one of their key offensive contributors for their Christmas Day game against the Cowboys.
Running back Chris Rodriguez is inactive due to illness. He was added to the injury report earlier Thursday as questionable.
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Rodriguez is second on the team with 435 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. He appeared in 12 games with seven starts.
Quarterback Josh Johnson is expected to start for the Commanders, with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota ruled out of the game.
Quarterback Sam Hartman, left tackle Laremy Tunsil, linebacker Nick Bellore and defensive tackle Daron Payne are also inactive for Washington. Hartman is Washington’s third emergency QB.
For the Cowboys, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, receiver Ryan Flournoy, cornerback Caelen Carson, running back Jaydon Blue, defensive tackle Jay Toia and defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey are inactive.
