CORNELIUS LUCAS NEWS

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 Press

MARCH 19, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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 years

DECEMBER 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 Bay

OCTOBER 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 list

JULY 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 draft

APRIL 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 Wentz

MARCH 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

Washington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season

Washington won seven games for a second consecutive season but this time did not come away with an unlikely NFC East title

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated off COVID-19 list Washington activated Lucas off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Despite the game being pushed back two days, Lucas was unable to clear protocols in time to be available for Tuesday's loss to the Eagles. However, one day after the contest, he has been added back to the active roster. Lucas is expected to assume his usual spot at left tackle in Week 16 against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 list

Another 21 NFL players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, including Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Rashad Fenton and tight end Blake Bell

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL teams taking extra precautions as COVID-19 cases spike

Maybe Baker Mayfield needed to follow the lead of Kareem Jackson

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits COVID list Lucas was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Lucas was one of seven players to hit the COVID list for Washington on Wednesday. As the team's starting right tackle, any potential absence would be damaging to their offensive line. Combined with starting left tackle Charles Leno (back) currently considered questionable for Sunday against the Eagles, Washington could be in trouble when it comes to protecting the edges.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

OT Cornelius Lucas III "I Feel Like We Came To Ball Today" ' Week 10 Post Game Press Conference Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas III speaks to the media following win against Tampa Bay on November 14th at FedExField.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19

Tom Brady threw two interceptions in the first quarter as part of an implosion by the reigning Super Bowl champions, helping Washington upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 despite...

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not listed on injury report Lucas (illness) is not listed on the injury report Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lucas appears to have shaken the illness that kept him out of Week 8. He will likely step back into his reserve role Sunday against the Buccaneers, but there's a possibility he will draw the start at right tackle if Samuel Cosmi (ankle) is unable to play.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Lucas has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Denver due to an illness.

Impact Lucas was considered questionable for Week 8 but has now been ruled out. David Steinmetz and Wes Schweitzer should serve as reserve options at offensive tackle for Washington.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE