Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu has been suspended one game without pay “for repeated violations" regarding the hip-drop tackle.

NFL broadcaster Cris Collinsworth made a sly government shutdown joke on Sunday night as the Seattle Seahawks pulverized the Washington Commanders.

The Washington Commanders have lost multiple defensive ends to season-ending injuries, including top pass-rusher Dorance Armstrong. Thinning depth has forced the Commanders to take a look at the free agent market, and they're evaluating a former Florida State star.

It’s week 9 of the NFL season, and the 3-5 Washington Commanders will be facing a 5-2 Seattle Seahawks team at home in Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD this Sunday at 8:20 pm ET. Other than losses against a full strength 49ers team in week 1 and a chaotic Bucs team in week 5,

Ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, Washington appears to be a team that will likely stand pat rather than make significant moves.

That $26.28 million in cap space gives general manager Adam Peters plenty of wiggle room when negotiating trades. With the deadline looming, teams will reach out, and Peters will likely put out feelers for some of his own players.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice could receive an NFL fine for throwing the ball at the head of Commanders safety Quan Martin in Week 8.

"Receiver Terry McLaurin re-injured his quadriceps and will miss Washington's Week 9 game on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Wednesday. McLaurin already has missed four games due to the injury and had only just returned to action this past Monday."