Commanders WR Jahan Dotson Suffers Hamstring Injury; How Long Is He Out?

Jahan Dotson has been one of the bright spots for the Washington Commanders this season. However, a hamstring injury will likely keep him out for a little bit.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 3, 2022

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is enjoying one of the best rookie seasons in the league, but it might have to be put on pause for a bit.

Head coach Ron Rivera announced in a press conference Monday that Dotson suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys and it "could keep him out a week or two."

While Dotson has not been ruled out for Week 5's contest against the Tennessee Titans, it is looking very pessimistic for him to play.

If Dotson is sidelined for a bit, it will be a blow to the Commanders offense. Through four games, the 16th overall pick has 12 catches for 152 yards and four touchdowns.

He led the Commanders in receiving during Sunday's game with three catches for 43 yards. He also scored the team's only touchdown, which capped off a seven-play, 65-yard drive in the second quarter.

With Dotson out, Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel will be expected to shoulder some of the load in the pass-catching game. Second-year wideout Dyami Brown will likely be the main beneficiary of playing time. Brown recorded his first catch of the season against the Cowboys for six yards and played in 21 offensive snaps.

The Commanders, with or without Dotson, will have to play the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 1 p.m. at FedEx Field ... a game they could really benefit to win in order to turn their season around.

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Published Oct 3, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.