Eagles and Commanders prepare for Week 1 amid injury updates and Tress Way retirement news

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles prepare for their Week 1 NFC East matchup amidst varying roster health and significant personnel news. The Eagles enter the season relatively healthy, though edge rusher Jonathan Greenard has been ruled out after dealing with a pectoral strain. Tight end Eli Stowers is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.

In contrast, the Commanders face significant injury challenges, including the loss of left tackle Laremy Tunsil to injured reserve. However, the team has received positive news with the availability of key players such as Daron Payne, Odafe Oweh, and K'Lavon Chaisson. The Commanders are also transitioning to a new offensive scheme under coordinator David Blough, focusing on a more balanced approach for quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Separately, longtime Commanders punter Tress Way, a three-time Pro Bowler and the franchise's longest-tenured player, has indicated that the 2026 season will likely be his last in the NFL. Way has spent his entire career with Washington since being claimed off waivers in 2014.