Commanders rule out Luvu, Okonkwo and Cosmi for Week 3 vs. Seahawks

The team ruled three significant contributors out for Week 3 — impacting linebacker play-calling, tight end usage and the offensive line — with other players listed as limited or sidelined.

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- Frankie Luvu — groin — listed OUT; his absence shifts play-caller responsibilities and ILB snaps to Sonny Styles and Leo Chenal.
- Chig Okonkwo — hamstring — listed OUT; tight end snaps to John Bates, Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff.
- Sam Cosmi — concussion/throat — listed OUT; right guard spot will be filled by available backups (Lucas Patrick among options).
- Jayden Daniels listed as DNP (left elbow) and ruled out for Sunday.
- Nick Cross listed DNP/illness and OUT for Sunday.
- Javon Kinlaw progressed from DNP to Limited to Full during the week; other players varied from Limited to Full.
- Styles had been green-dot play-caller in Week 2 and will see expanded LB responsibilities.
- TE rotation will be Bates, Sinnott and Yankoff with fewer blocking/receiving options.
- Offensive line may utilize veterans like Lucas Patrick at multiple interior spots.

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