Commanders TE Armani Rogers suffers non-contact Achilles harm

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  • John Keim, ESPN Employees AuthorMight 24, 2023, 10:53 AM ET

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    • Lined the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and different media shops since 1994
    • Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland Browns

ASHBURN, Va., — Washington second-year tight finish Armani Rogers, whom the staff anticipated changing into a much bigger a part of their offense this season, suffered a non-contact Achilles harm and sure is misplaced for the season.

Rogers suffered the harm whereas operating throughout an OTA apply Tuesday.

In 11 video games and three begins, Rogers caught solely 5 passes for 64 yards final season, however missed time with varied knee and ankle accidents. He had transitioned from being a school quarterback with Nevada after which Ohio College to an undrafted free agent NFL tight finish.

His progress happy Washington, each as a blocker and pass-catcher. They preferred his athleticism.

“It is a blow,” Washington coach Ron Rivera stated. “The younger man actually progressed nicely for us final 12 months. However we really feel assured within the group of tight ends.”

Washington nonetheless has veterans Logan Thomas and John Bates in addition to 2022 fifth-round choose Cole Turner and an undrafted free agent final 12 months in Curtis Hodges.

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