FRANKIE LUVU NEWS

Active in defeat Luvu recorded seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.

Impact The outside linebacker also played on every defensive snap for the third game in a row and the fifth time in 10 games this season. Luvu has 61 tackles (30 solo), including 5.0 sacks, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 2024.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 9 Luvu (shin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup with the Giants, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Luvu was absent from practice for the team's first two sessions of the week due to a shin issue, but he did return to log a limited practice Friday. The linebacker's participation was apparently enough for him to be ready to go for Week 9 versus New York.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shin issue Luvu (shin) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Luvu played 100.0 percent of the Commanders' defensive snaps and recorded six total tackles in Sunday's win over the Bears; however, it appears he picked up a shin injury in the process. The first-year Commander will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 9, when Washington faces the Giants.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anatomy of a Hail Mary: How Jayden Daniels and the Commanders beat the buzzer

The Washington Commanders executed a Hail Mary to perfection to beat the Chicago Bears on Sunday

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Logs sack against former team Luvu recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.

Impact Luvu signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Commanders this past offseason after posting a monster 2023 campaign in Carolina, where he recorded 125 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks, forced two fumbles and defended five passes across 17 regular-season games. The 28-year-old made an impact in the first matchup against his former team, as he was one of two Commanders to sack Andy Dalton. Luvu has now tallied 41 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended through Washington's first seven games. He's expected to continue being a problem for opposing offenses as the Commanders take on the Bears in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Luvu (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Luvu upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his toe injury. The Washington State product has logged 39 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defended one pass across the Commanders' first six games. He's expected to start opposite Dante Fowler as part of Washington's top outside-linebacker duo in Week 7.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's practice Luvu (toe) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Luvu practiced in limited fashion to kick off the week Wednesday, so he is seemingly trending in the wrong direction. He played every single snap for the Commanders in Week 6, so a potential absence would certainly be felt. Should he not be able to recover in time for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mykal Walker would presumably be next-in-line at outside linebacker.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with toe injury Luvu (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Luvu played every single defensive snap and logged two tackles (one solo) during the Commanders' Week 6 loss to the Ravens, but he may have injured his toe in the process. The 28-year-old will have two more practices to increase his participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against Carolina. Through six regular-season games, Luvu has logged 39 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in win Luvu logged seven tackles (four solo), with 2.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery Sunday in Washington's win over the Browns.

Impact Luvu had his best game of the season Sunday as he led the Commanders in both tackles and sacks. The 28-year-old will look to build off this dominant outing and produce again next week versus the Ravens.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defense delivers the Commanders a fourth consecutive victory. The Ravens will be a bigger test

Defense delivered the Washington Commanders a fourth consecutive victory to get them to 4-1 this season

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Hail or Fail: Frankie Luvu and the Commanders feasted against Deshaun Watson Washington sacked Watson seven times and limited Cleveland to one third-down conversion on 13 attempts in a blowout win.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Injuries aren't helping Panthers' NFL-worst defense after losing another key starter for the season

Entering Monday, no NFL team has allowed more points than the Carolina Panthers this season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Logs seven tackles vs. Bengals Luvu totaled seven tackles (three solo) and one pass defended in Monday's 38-33 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Luvu was the second-leading tackler for the Commanders on Monday behind Bobby Wagner (eight). Luvu has played at least 50 defensive snaps in 14 straight regular-season games dating back to last year. He's tallied 23 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defended through the first three games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit stops in win Luvu recorded 11 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.

Impact Luvu led the team in tackles against their division rival, reaching at least 11 stops for the first time since Week 10 in 2023. The linebacker has now compiled 16 total tackles (seven solo) over two games in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again Luvu (ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact The linebacker missed a June minicamp session with what looked like an ankle injury, but now he seems healthy and good to go. Luvu signed a three-year, $31-million deal with the Commanders in March and is slated for a big role inside alongside Bobby Wagner. The seventh-year pro recorded 125 tackles, five passes defensed and two forced fumbles with the Panthers in 2023.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Frankie Luvu wants to put a charge into the rebuilding Commanders Frankie Luvu has long been overlooked. That could change in Washington, where the fiery linebacker plans to show he’s more than just a glue...

JULY 22, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Washington Commanders' most underrated player: LB Frankie Luvu Frankie Luvu is one of the NFL’s best and most versatile linebackers, and the Commanders got him in a steal of a deal.

MAY 27, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers agree on 2-year deal with linebacker D.J. Wonnum

The Carolina Panthers have filled a major void, agreeing to a two-year contract with outside linebacker D

MARCH 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Commanders free-agency tracker: Austin Ekeler, Frankie Luvu agree to deals on Day 1 Analyzing all of Washington's moves throughout free agency as the team enters the new league year.

MARCH 12, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Frankie Luvu Inks Deal With Commanders Panthers lose a key defensive contributor.

MARCH 11, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

LB Frankie Luvu agrees to sign three-year deal with Commanders

Linebacker Frankie Luvu has reportedly agreed to sign a three-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $36 million.

MARCH 11, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Commanders agree on a 2-year deal with running back Austin Ekeler, AP source says

The Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with running back Austin Ekeler on a two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million

MARCH 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Here's The Free Agent the Cowboys 'Should Sign' Dallas Cowboys ‘Should Sign’ Free Agent LB Frankie Luvu to Mike Zimmer Defense; Here’s Why

MARCH 9, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Could Cowboys Sign Panthers' Free Agent Frankie Luvu to Fix Linebacker Issues? The Dallas Cowboys have an obvious need at linebacker and CBS Sports sees them signing Frankie Luve from the Carolina Panthers in free agenc...

MARCH 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

10 free agents Patriots should target to begin massive rebuild

The Patriots have the most cap space and huge needs. Here are 10 free agents they should target, including Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins.

MARCH 4, 2024 • FOX SPORTS