Ron Rivera Presser: There will be an opportunity for Curtis Samuel, he's not going to IR again

LIVE: HC Ron Rivera speaks to the media after practice https://t.co/CKo3FjerWn

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 22, 2021

Washington game status vs. Packers:

OUT
RT Sam Cosmi (ankle)
RG Brandon Scherff (knee)
WR Curtis Samuel (groin)
WR Cam Sims (hamstring)

QUESTIONABLE
RB Antonio Gibson (shin)
CB William Jackson (knee)
DE Shaka Toney (illness)

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 22, 2021

Ron Rivera said there's no thought of moving Curtis Samuel to IR. When he's stronger, there will be an opportunity for him

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 22, 2021

Ron Rivera said there's no consideration to put WR Curtis Samuel (groin) on injured reserve. This is the second game in a row Samuel has missed with the groin injury after taking 25 snaps vs. ATL and 5 vs. NOLA.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 22, 2021

Rivera on Samuel: "I've been around him, I know eventually he'll be back out there. ... We're in no rush. ... We just want to make sure when it's time for him to be out there, he's ready to roll."https://t.co/yMhxyGtwiV

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 22, 2021

Rivera said QB Ryan Fitzpatrick still hasn't had his MRI this week that would provide an update on his hip. Has been on IR since hurting the hip in Week 1. Initially thought to be a 6-8 week injury.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 22, 2021

The decision on when Logan Thomas comes back is predicated on the doctors and how he feels. It isn't predicated on the outcome of Sunday's game or that the team is approaching its bye

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 22, 2021

When asked if Landon Collins' playing more LB is a permanent or temporary thing, Ron Rivera said: "We'll see." Reiterated his belief that the position better fits Collins's skillset.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 22, 2021

Ron Rivera said playing Landon Collins at LB could be long-term depending on success. He also said all of this position talk is just "semantics" based on how they deploy him on the field. https://t.co/QlM5FyfR7J

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 22, 2021

Defensive backs coach Chris Harris said William Jackson III is "coming along," but still getting used to the way Washington teaches things. Asked what, Harris points to the way the team teaches press technique versus what Jackson is used to from Cincinnati.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 22, 2021

He said there's a fine line of taking what he used to do and marrying it with what they do now...There is some of that...

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 22, 2021

Chris Harris on Landon Collins: "He's been a joy to work with. ... Our goal as coaches is to put our players in the best position." He said Collins is still meeting with the defensive backs, not the linebackers (even as Collins plays more linebacker)

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 22, 2021

DB coach Chris Harris says Landon Collins has been 'a joy to work with.' He said Collins still sits in the DB meeting room, not the LB room. Collins says he plays LB. Coaches here say it's not quite that simple; will align in some S spots too. but definitely more in the box.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 22, 2021

Harris also added that Curl has an ability that not a lot of player have and possesses the mental capabilities to move from one position to the next with ease.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 22, 2021

Some phrases DBs coach Chris Harris just used to describe Kam Curl: "Extremely savvy"... "Football smarts"... "Mental capability." And he's not the only coach who's really impressed by how smart Curl is

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 22, 2021

RB Antonio Gibson said he's confident he'll play Sunday. Said when he hurt the shin Sunday, it was more about the pain but didn't feel it altered his play when he returned..

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 22, 2021

Asked Antonio Gibson if he ever misses being a receiver and thinks about what his NFL life would be like as a WR. His answer: "Sometimes, but I'm enjoying this running back. Loving it... I feel like at running back, this may sound a little selfish, but you get the ball more"

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 22, 2021