Ron Rivera Presser: “We’re looking at the backup depth at DL. Those guys have to step up.”

LIVE: Coach Rivera speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/p1UdCE96wg

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 23, 2021

Dyami Brown and Kam Curl aren’t feeling well. Should be back out practicing tomorrow

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera says that Curtis Samuel will continue to do what he's been doing on the side, as they ramp him up to return

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera said that Curtis Samuel had a good two days, and the training staff increased what he did today. They'll keep monitoring how he responds

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera addressing the media. Said he wants his players to get a feel for a regular week of practice during this “dress rehearsal” period of time.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 23, 2021

Rivera wants to see players take advantage of their opportunities in the last week of the preseason. Make plays, make things happen and get the most out the snaps they get.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera today, on Landon Collins's big hit and his play overall since returning from an Achilles injury:https://t.co/OK1i7cyHG6 pic.twitter.com/gbWnH9edq0

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 23, 2021

Rivera said Landon Collins has done a good job “from the beginning” and his play during Friday’s game is just one of many that he’s made this past month

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera explains that the decision to release Steven Sims was about increased production at WR position and giving him a chance with another team

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera says they have a very good WR room & wanted to give Sims Jr. a chance to get out on market. #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 23, 2021

Rivera updates:
- Kam Curl and Dyami Brown weren't feeling well, but should be back tomorrow.
- Jamin Davis getting used to reading plays with QB under center. He mostly reacted to shotgun in college.
- Samuel still ramping up.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera on Ereck Flowers: "He's a very big man. He's a big physical presence. ... He's a lot to get by. He's very athletic, moves very well, has good arm length."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 23, 2021

“He’s a very big man” - That’s Ron describing Ereck Flowers. Nice and straightforward. Flowers has been getting more and more work at LG over Wes Schweitzer

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 23, 2021

Rivera said the amount of time everyone will play will be decided later this week.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 23, 2021

Asked about guys who’ve caught his attention in camp and in games, Ron lists off Troy Apke, Jaret Patterson, Torry McTyer, Isaiah Wright and Dax Milne. Also mentioned Sammis Reyes, but has a desire to see Reyes back on the field ASAP. As for Apke, he’s coming along better at CB

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera: "We're looking at the backup depth at DL. Those guys have to step up."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 23, 2021

Ron Rivera on Troy Apke.... pic.twitter.com/OzuzqES1zb

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 23, 2021

Rivera said Troy Apke has a terrific skillset with his quickness and speed. Things are starting to click and be more natural. Mentioned his lost rep against Milne but backed it up with an INT in two-minute drills.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 23, 2021

Rivera on the defense retaining its top-five status: "Is it hard to get back there? It shouldn't be, in my opinion, if you have the right approach." He talked a lot about maturity and doing job the right way.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 23, 2021