Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Returns to practice
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St-Juste (ankle) was spotted participating in 7-on-7 drills Tuesday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
St-Juste, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season, has returned to Washington's OTAs and is fully healthy again. The young defensive back started 12 games for the Commanders last season, racking up 41 tackles, seven pass deflections and one forced fumble.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Placed on IR
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Washington placed St-Juste (ankle) on injured reserve Friday.
St-Juste was already ruled out for Week 18 due to an ankle injury, so his move to IR was simply transactional. Washington also sent Saahdiq Charles (concussion) to IR and signed Alex Akingbulu and Benning Potoa'e to the active roster from the practice squad. St-Juste will end the 2022 campaign with 42 tackles, seven pass defenses, two sacks and a forced fumble across 12 appearances.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Ruled out for Week 18
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St-Juste (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
St-Juste will miss a second consecutive contest to end the season while he nurses an ankle injury Sunday. The cornerback will finish the 2022 campaign with 42 tackles, including two sacks, while deflecting seven passes and forcing a fumble over 12 games. With St-Juste unavailable against Dallas, Rachad Wildgoose will likely step into a more significant role for a second straight week.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Status in question for Sunday
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St-Juste (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 17 against the Browns, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
St-Juste went down with an ankle injury in Week 16 versus the 49ers, and the issue has continued to plague him this week in practice. If the cornerback is unable to play Sunday, Rachad Wildgoose could step into a more significant role in the secondary against Cleveland.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Suffers ankle injury
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St-Juste exited Saturday's game in San Francisco due to an ankle injury.
After missing the Commanders' last three contests due to a right ankle sprain, St-Juste may have aggravated the issue on the 49ers' first play from scrimmage, when he tackled Brandon Aiyuk at the end of a nine-yard catch. If he's unable to return, St-Juste's next chance to suit up will be Sunday, Jan. 1 against the Browns.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Will suit up Saturday
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St-Juste (ankle) has been deemed active ahead of Saturday's contest against the 49ers.
St-Juste will officially return after missing the Commanders' last three games with an ankle injury. The 25-year-old cornerback has logged 38 stops, one sack and seven passes defended over 11 games this season, and he should step back into a starting role opposite Kendall Fuller.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Expected to play
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St-Juste (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers, but he's expected to play, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
St-Juste has been sidelined for three straight games due to a right ankle sprain and was in danger of missing a fourth, but per Keim, the second-year defensive back will be back in the mix against San Francisco. Before the injury, St-Juste totaled 38 tackles, seven pass defenses, one sack and one forced fumble. If he's indeed available Saturday, he'll likely reclaim his starting spot opposite Kendall Fuller, though fantasy mangers are still encouraged to confirm his availability before kickoff.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Could sit out again Week 16
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St-Juste (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against San Francisco, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
St-Juste has missed the Commanders' last three games due a sprained ankle, which kept him limited in each practice during Week 16 prep. The 25-year-old appears to have a good chance of returning Saturday, as Washington coach Ron Rivera expressed optimism about the cornerback's participation in practice as well as his chances to suit up against the 49ers, per Selby. If St-Juste ultimately remains sidelined, then expect Bobby McCain, Danny Johnson and Christian Holmes to once again player bigger roles.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Questionable for Sunday
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St-Juste (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday night versus the Giants.
St-Juste returned to practice this week after missing the Commanders' last two games with an ankle injury prior to their Week 14 bye week and has a shot at returning to the field Sunday. His status is worth monitoring as the game approaches; if the cornerback is unavailable, Christian Holmes will likely draw another start in Washington's secondary.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Returns to practice
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St-Juste (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
St-Juste has been out since Week 11 against the Texans, putting him out for each of the team's last two games proceeding their Week 14 bye. His potential return Sunday against the Giants would be good news for the team's secondary.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Missing another contest
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St-Juste (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
St-Juste is now slated to miss a second consecutive week as a result of the ankle injury he sustained in the Week 11 matchup versus Houston. With the second-year cornerback sidelined, Bobby McCain and Christian Holmes should receive added reps this weekend in New York behind usual starter Kendall Fuller.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Missing first game of the year
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St-Juste (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
St-Juste sustained an apparent ankle injury in the Week 11 win over Houston, and he ultimately failed to practice in any capacity prior to Sunday's contest versus Atlanta. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Kendall Fuller, Bobby McCain and Rachad Wildgoose are in line to operate as Washington's top cornerbacks.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Crucial forced fumble in win
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St-Juste recorded seven tackles (six solo) and a forced fumble during Sunday's 32-21 victory versus the Eagles.
St-Juste logged his first turnover of the season, as he punched out a fumble to nullify a 50-yard reception by wide receiver Quez Watkins in the fourth quarter. The cornerback also tied his season high in tackles, increasing his season total to 38 (32 solo) through 10 games. St-Juste should continue to play an every-down role against the Texans this coming Sunday.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Healthy in preseason finale
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St-Juste (hamstring) registered one pass defended during Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens.
St-Juste hit the playing field again after sitting out Washington's two previous preseason outings with hamstring tightness. As a result, the 2021 third-round pick figures to be ready for more significant action when the Commanders' season opener against the Jaguars rolls around on Sept. 11.
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Commanders' Benjamin St-Juste: Offseason standout
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St-Juste (concussion) has been participating in Washington's recent offseason programs, Bryan Manning of USA Today reports.
St-Juste missed eight games last season after sustaining two concussions, with the latter head injury costing him the final six contests of 2021. Now cleared to compete, St-Juste has been making waves this offseason with his play in camp. He'll at the very least provide depth in the secondary, and he has a chance to earn the top nickelback role for the Commanders in 2022.
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Football Team's Benjamin St-Juste: Placed on IR
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St-Juste (concussion) was officially moved to injured reserve Thursday.
The cornerback suffered the concussion Monday night against the Seahawks and he will now miss at least three weeks before he can return from IR. With St-Juste unavailable, Troy Apke may be asked to step into a larger role in the secondary for Week 13 against the Raiders.
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Football Team's Benjamin St-Juste: Not practicing Wednesday
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St-Juste (concussion) is absent from practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
St-Juste missed Week 10 due to a concussion, but he was able to return for Weeks 11 and 12. Now, however, it appears that the cornerback may have re-entered the concussion protocol. His status will need to be monitored ahead of Sunday's road matchup in Las Vegas.
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Football Team's Benjamin St-Juste: Out for Week 10
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St-Juste (concussion) has been ruled out of Washington's Week 10 contest against the Buccaneers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
St-Juste has been dealing with concussions for most of the season. The cornerback is set to miss his second game of the season with a concussion. Expect Troy Apke to fill in Sunday as the main reserve cornerback behind Kendall Fuller.
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Football Team's Benjamin St-Juste: Healthy heading into Week 5
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St-Juste (concussion) is not listed on Washington's injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Saints, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
St-Juste was inactive for Week 4 after being placed in concussion protocols following Washington's Week 3 loss to Buffalo. The rookie played a prominent role for Washington through the first three weeks of the season, but it's unclear if his snaps will be limited during his Week 5 return.
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Football Team's Benjamin St-Juste: Won't play in Atlanta
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St-Juste (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
St-Juste was placed in the concussion protocol after Washington's Week 2 loss to Buffalo. The rookie third-round pick will need to clear the protocol before he's eligible to retake the field, with his next opportunity to do the latter coming in Week 5 against the Saints.
