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The Washington Commanders are back in Ashburn for the fifth day of training camp practices.
First player on the field
After a much needed day off, first player down to the field is … *drumroll* … once again Jequez Ezzard #HTTC pic.twitter.com/Ki0LkjCVV6
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) August 1, 2022
Antonio Gibson
Antonio Gibson is back in individual drills again…and leaping over things! pic.twitter.com/Nn1dStJACq
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Antonio Gibson participating in individual to start practice. pic.twitter.com/5Z7DNGPioZ
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 1, 2022
Antonio Gibson working in RZ drills. Showed quickness on inside slant against Kendall Fuller for a TD from Wentz. Run with ball hard outside to corner right after.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 1, 2022
Carson Wentz
Wentz getting warmed up for the day pic.twitter.com/B8ddrMI1PN
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Cool moment after this rep - Wentz talked to Gibson about being a bit more patient at the line of scrimmage before he starts the route
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 1, 2022
Carson Wentz throws and throws. pic.twitter.com/IKfVoYuZMb
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 1, 2022
Sammis Reyes
Sammis Reyes getting some blocking work in pic.twitter.com/CtqnbHBf0c
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
There was a nice execution from Reyes and McGowan as the starting offense wrapped up their session. McGowan set up the block for Reyes by stretching the play out a bit further, and Reyes sealed off Fuller
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Tight Ends
Training camp Day 5: John Bates still among those sidelined, but here’s a look at the tight ends. Cole Turner and Curtis Hodges have all had nice camps so far: pic.twitter.com/DU4TqoJhYc
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 1, 2022
Brian Robinson Jr.
Robinson makes the juggling catch pic.twitter.com/6VSSEH1DPE
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Patterson tasked with blocking Brian Robinson is quite the visual pic.twitter.com/cp9Hf1MgRX
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 1, 2022
J.D. McKissic
It’s fun to watch J.D. McKissic runs routes. Able to create separation with quick twitch moves but also knows how to sell routes. And quick enough to stem outside, turn inside and then cut back outside as he did today for a TD vs Hudson. Tough to defend.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 1, 2022
Carson Wentz —-> Jahan Dotson
Wentz ➡️ Dotson pic.twitter.com/tdzqJi0lOj
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Cam Sims
Can Sims makes the grab pic.twitter.com/Xl6vBniIpp
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Marken Michel
Marken Michel with the hands pic.twitter.com/XWQHVdrxOf
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Side field
Antonio Gibson participating in position drills.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 1, 2022
John Bates, Troy Apke and DeJuan Neal also on the side.
Not seeing Trai Turner (quad) in uniform. Would be a 4th consecutive missed practice. https://t.co/hFz1U5Zo0e
DB DeJuan Neal and C Tyler Larsen over there is well.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 1, 2022
After an impressive juke Thursday, Samuel seems set to now not practice for three days in a row. https://t.co/eGmVp3o4wO
Punt returners
I see three players back catching punts on special teams drills: Erickson, McGowan and Dotson
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Curtis Hodges
Curtis Hodges just made a really nice catch from Wentz. He did have to jump, but he had to really extend to bring it in
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Defensive line
The defense was using five linemen for a few plays: from JSW, Allen, Mathis, Payne and Sweat
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Kendall Fuller INT
Fuller just grabbed his first pick of the week breaking on a pass from Wentz to Sims. Fuller was one of my standouts last week, and it’s carrying over into Week 2
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Kam Curl INT
And on the next play, Wentz’s overthrow results in a Kam Curl pick. Curl with a helluva leap to haul it in https://t.co/gC5qtIW9RQ
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 1, 2022
Kendall Fuller and Kam Curl intercept Carson Wentz on consecutive plays in 9 on 9. Wentz is missing his spots and the secondary is capitalizing
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 1, 2022
Wentz interceptions on b2b plays. Second pick sailed over Cole Turner and into the arms of Kam Curl.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 1, 2022
Percy Butler INT
Now Percy Butler with the interception. Jumped a Taylor Heinicke pass. That's 3 INT in 4 plays.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 1, 2022
Chris Harris
Chris Harris, responding to the secondary’s dominant run in team drills so far: “YESSIR! YESSIR! COMMANDO LOCKDOWN!
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 1, 2022
Drops
So many drops today. Cam Sims, Dyami Brown and Marken Michel among those who’ve let it slip.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 1, 2022
Cole Turner
Goal line drills are going on right now. Heinicke delivered a strike to Cole Turner, who made the falling catch in the back of the end zone. Really starting to get excited about Turner as a red zone target this season
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 1, 2022
Terry McLaurin vs Jamin Davis
Terry McLaurin was just matched up in the slot with Jamin Davis and ran a fade-ish route to the corner. Wentz looked elsewhere and Terry was animated (not mad, not showing up Wentz, just animated). “Throw it to me when I’m on a linebacker!”
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 1, 2022
Ryan Kerrigan
Ryan Kerrigan is back on the sideline at Commanders practice, standing with the defense during team drills.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 1, 2022
Jeremy Reaves INT
Sam Howell becomes the third quarterback to throw an interception today (Reaves on the grab). I think I just heard @BenStandig say the Commanders need to bring back Steven Montez.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 1, 2022
Bobby McCain INT
Carson Wentz with his third interception of practice. Bobby McCain gets in on the fun.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 1, 2022
Notes
The defense started off Week 2️⃣ strong
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 1, 2022
Camp observations, 8/1: Commanders quarterbacks plagued by interceptions https://t.co/gJpl2y7Xf0
— NBC Sports Commanders (@NBCSCommanders) August 1, 2022
@Commanders just wrapped up training camp practice 5 and I’ve got you covered with the latest! https://t.co/1aIk9vo1NU
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) August 1, 2022
There is standard athlete conditioning, and there is football conditioning. Six days (and five practices) into training camp, Curtis Samuel has not achieved the latter. On the Samuel plan and Commanders training camp recap:https://t.co/v8vOzRfRjy
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 1, 2022
Commanders camp notebook:
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 1, 2022
Curtis Samuel is not in “football conditioning and shape”
Antonio Gibson in team work
✈️ Defense establishes no-fly zone
RG Trai Turner, TE John Bates among those still out
Coach Ryan Kerrigan
Pads on tomorrowhttps://t.co/hXQ9sQdTX4