Washington Commanders' offense busts out thanks to its old friend, the running game
The Washington Commanders' offense busted out of its recent slump by going back to the basics with a heavy emphasis on the running gameDECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CORNELIUS LUCAS #78 - TACKLE - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
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Good to go vs. Philly Lucas (ankle) is active for Thursday night's game against the Eagles, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Impact Lucas will return Thursday from at two-game absence due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Bears, and he will provide depth on the Commanders' offensive line.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Missing another week Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
Impact Lucas was held out of practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury sustained in Washington's Week 8 win over the Bears. Trent Scott will likely serve as the Commanders' top backup tackle in Lucas' stead.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Won't suit up Week 9 Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Lucas hurt his ankle in last Sunday's win over the Bears and didn't play after the third quarter. The left tackle has started five of the eight games in which he's played this season and has logged 61 percent of the Commanders' offensive snaps. Brandon Coleman's workload will likely increase as a result of Lucas' absence Sunday.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Lucas (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bears.
Impact Lucas was seen limping to the locker room in the third quarter, which is now understood to have been the result of an ankle injury. The 33-year-old's status for the rest of the game is up in the air and Trent Scott is a candidate for an increase in workload in his absence.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Lucas (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bears.
Impact Lucas was seen limping to the locker room in the third quarter, which is now understood to have been the result of an ankle injury. The 33-year-old's status for the rest of the game is up in the air, and Trent Scott is a candidate for an increase in workload in his absence.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start
The Washington Commanders improved to 1-1 this season despite not scoring a touchdown and going 0 for 6 in the red zoneSEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders get competitive at their first training camp under Dan Quinn
The Washington Commanders got competitive a week into their first training camp under Dan QuinnAUGUST 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stays with Washington Lucas is re-signing with the Commanders on a one-year contract Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lucas is now set for a fifth season in Washington, where he's mostly spent time as a reserve offensive tackle, starting four games with the team last season.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders re-signing offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas, AP source says
The Washington Commanders have re-signed offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated PressMARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders' Cornelius Lucas Replacing Charles Leno Jr.? Will the Washington Commanders’ fresh start within the organization pay dividends for Cornelius Lucas?
FEBRUARY 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Commanders' Sam Howell And Eric Bieniemy Impressing OT Cornelius Lucas Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas has been impressed with quarterback Sam Howell and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniem...
JULY 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Commanders' Sam Howell And Eric Bieniemy Impressing OT Cornelius Lucas Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas has been impressed with quarterback Sam Howell and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniem...
JULY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ruled out for Week 18 Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact It's unclear when Lucas sustained the ankle injury, but the offensive tackle will be forced to miss the Commanders' season finale in Week 18. In his absence, Samuel Cosmi could draw the start at right tackle versus Dallas.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders, Giants prep for rare meaningful December games
The Washington Commanders and the New York Giants have been mirroring each other for yearsDECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Money' receiver Terry McLaurin is key piece for Commanders
Terry McLaurin caught his first touchdown pass since the season opener in the Washington Commanders’ 23-21 victory against Green BayOCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Life Comes At You Fast': Commanders OT Cornelius Lucas Describes Role Cornelius Lucas is entering his third season with the Commanders.
AUGUST 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'Life Comes At You Fast': Commanders OT Cornelius Lucas Describes Role Cornelius Lucas is entering his third season with the Commanders.
AUGUST 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Passes physical, off NFI list Lucas passed his physical and was activated off the active/non-football illness list Monday.
Impact Lucas will make his training camp debut Monday after starting the campaign on the NFI list. Once he works his way back to full strength, he figures to provide offensive-line depth for Washington in 2022.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on illness list Lucas (illness) was placed on the active/non-football illness list Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lucas won't be available as the Commanders begin training camp, but he can be removed from the list and jump back into action at any time. Once healthy, Lucas figures to provide offensive line depth for Washington in 2022.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Young opens Commanders camp on PUP list, is far from return
Chase Young is starting Washington Commanders training camp on the physically unable to perform listJULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft
Trading for Carson Wentz should allow the Washington Commanders to give their new quarterback or their defense some help with the 11th pick in the NFL draftAPRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lucas returns to Commanders' revamped offensive line
The Washington Commanders are bringing back tackle Cornelius Lucas in the latest move to solidify the offensive line in front of new quarterback Carson WentzMARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Re-ups with Washington Lucas re-signed with Washington on a two-year, $8.2 million contract Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Lucas has spent the last two seasons with the Commanders, so his return provides the team with some continuity. In his career, Lucas has also logged stints with the Lions, Rams, Saints and Bears.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders re-sign OT Cornelius Lucas to two-year deal After Lucas tested free agency market, Washington is able to retain one of its top reserves and more versatile linemen.
MARCH 24, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
