Commanders get Trey Amos, Jeremy McNichols and Deatrich Wise back at practice

The Washington Commanders announced Wednesday that cornerback Trey Amos, running back Jeremy McNichols and defensive end Deatrich Wise have all been cleared to return to practice, officially starting 21-day activation windows for each player.

Amos and McNichols were moved to injured reserve with a designation to return during final roster cuts, a move that sidelined them for the first four weeks of the season but preserved their ability to come back. Their potential activations have already been accounted for from a roster-management standpoint, leaving Washington free to bring them onto the 53-man roster any time within the three-week window once the coaches are satisfied with their readiness.

Timeline unclear for Trey Amos’ return to the lineup

Amos’ exact return date remains to be determined. Head coach Dan Quinn told ESPN’s John Keim it is “too early to tell” how quickly the 2025 second-round pick will be able to play. As a rookie, Amos appeared in 10 games and started eight, and he is expected to handle a substantial defensive role again when he is fully healthy. For now, the Commanders have the full 21 days to decide whether to activate him or see him revert to season-ending injured reserve.

The secondary help arrives as Washington anticipates the return of starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, offering the possibility of reinforcements on both sides of the ball for a roster that has been tested by injuries early in the year.

McNichols and Wise add veteran depth across the roster

McNichols, 30, gives Washington another experienced option in the backfield following Austin Ekeler’s recent return. With the Commanders since 2024, he is expected to contribute as a depth piece on offense while maintaining a regular role on special teams.

Wise spent the first month of the season on the reserve/physically unable to perform list after appearing in just two games in 2025, his first year with Washington. The longtime New England Patriot re-signed with the Commanders in the spring, setting up at least a part-time role once he was healthy enough to suit up. He is a pending free agent, so his ability to stay on the field over the rest of the schedule will be important for his 2027 market.

For Washington, the simultaneous return to practice of Amos, McNichols and Wise represents a significant boost to depth and flexibility. How quickly each player can transition from the practice field back into game action will shape just how much impact this trio ultimately has on the Commanders’ season.