Commanders WR Deebo Samuel Logs Full Practice, Expected to Play Monday Night

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel practiced in full on Thursday, indicating significant progress in his recovery from a heel issue he's been battling since Week 5. Samuel had sat out last Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, which was his first missed game despite having little practice time over the past three weeks. His full participation in Thursday's practice, the first of the week before Monday night's game against the Chiefs, puts him on track to play. Samuel is the only wide receiver on the Commanders roster with more than 10 receptions and his four touchdowns are tied for the most on the team with tight end Zach Ertz. While he carries an elevated risk coming off the injury, the full practice suggests he will be ready for something close to his usual role, catching passes from quarterback Marcus Mariota against a Chiefs defense that ranks sixth in adjusted fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. He is considered a WR3 for Week 8.