Cornelius Lucas Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bills vs Browns game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 13, 2025
Practices in full
Lucas (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas was forced to miss Week 10 against the Jets with a back injury that popped up on last Friday's injury report. Since then, the backup right tackle has logged a limited practice session Wednesday and upgraded to a full session Thursday. The 34-year-old veteran looks to be on track to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Ravens and reclaim his spot on the depth chart as the backup right tackle to Jack Conklin.
Nov 8, 2025
Won't play Sunday
Lucas (back) has been ruled out for Cleveland's game versus the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Lucas popped up on the injury report Friday and will now be forced to miss his fourth game of the season. In his absence, KT Leveston should serve as the backup right tackle behind Jack Conklin.
Oct 19, 2025
Starting at right tackle Week 7
Lucas will start at right tackle against the Dolphins on Sunday due to the absence of Jack Conklin (concussion), Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
With Conklin in concussion protocol, Lucas will make his fifth start of the season in Week 7. Lucas made his last start in Week 4 against the Lions.
Sep 3, 2025
Taken off injury report
Lucas (ankle) wasn't listed on Cleveland's injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Lucas is now fully recovered from the ankle injury he suffered during the team's preseason matchup versus the Eagles last month. Now healthy, the 34-year-old is expected to serve as the team's No. 2 left tackle behind Dawan Jones after having signed with the team in March.
Aug 16, 2025
Ruled out Saturday with ankle issue
Lucas has been declared out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against Philadelphia due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Lucas limped to the locker room in the first half and isn't going to be able to return to the game. The veteran offensive lineman signed with Cleveland during the offseason and is slated to serve in a rotational role at tackle during the 2025 campaign, provided the ankle injury doesn't prove to be serious.
Mar 11, 2025
Heading to Cleveland
The Browns agreed to terms with Lucas on a two-year, $10 million contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas turns 34 years old in July and has 129 games of experience, including 54 starts. He appeared in 14 regular-season contests for the Commanders last season, making seven starts. In Cleveland, Lucas will serve as experienced veteran depth behind tackles Dawand Jones and Jack Conklin.
Jan 10, 2025
Set to return for wild-card matchup
Lucas (groin) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's wild-card contest versus Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Lucas suffered a groin injury Week 17 versus the Falcons and didn't play in Week 18 against Dallas. He managed an LP/LP/FP progression during practice this week and is expected to take the field against the Buccaneers. Lucas started in seven of his 14 contests this season but has mostly served in a rotational role.
Jan 5, 2025
Inactive for Week 18
Lucas (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas injured his groin during the Commanders' Week 17 overtime win over the Falcons, which was serious enough to prevent him from practicing all week. He'll work on rehabbing from the injury and recovering enough to be available for the start of the playoffs.
Dec 29, 2024
Injures groin versus Atlanta
Lucas suffered a groin injury in Sunday night's game against the Falcons and is questionable to return.
ANALYSIS
Lucas was injured in the second half against Atlanta. Trent Scott has replaced Lucas at right tackle.
Nov 14, 2024
Good to go vs. Philly
Lucas (ankle) is active for Thursday night's game against the Eagles, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas will return Thursday from at two-game absence due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Bears, and he will provide depth on the Commanders' offensive line.
Nov 8, 2024
Missing another week
Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Lucas was held out of practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury sustained in Washington's Week 8 win over the Bears. Trent Scott will likely serve as the Commanders' top backup tackle in Lucas' stead.
Nov 1, 2024
Won't suit up Week 9
Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas hurt his ankle in last Sunday's win over the Bears and didn't play after the third quarter. The left tackle has started five of the eight games in which he's played this season and has logged 61 percent of the Commanders' offensive snaps. Brandon Coleman's workload will likely increase as a result of Lucas' absence Sunday.
Oct 27, 2024
Questionable to return
Lucas (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Lucas was seen limping to the locker room in the third quarter, which is now understood to have been the result of an ankle injury. The 33-year-old's status for the rest of the game is up in the air and Trent Scott is a candidate for an increase in workload in his absence.
Mar 19, 2024
Stays with Washington
Lucas is re-signing with the Commanders on a one-year contract Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas is now set for a fifth season in Washington, where he's mostly spent time as a reserve offensive tackle, starting four games with the team last season.
Jun 9, 2023
Healthy ahead of 2023
Lucas has been an active participant at the Commanders' OTAs this spring.
ANALYSIS
Lucas missed the Commanders final game of the 2022 season with an ankle injury, but he's now fully healthy heading into 2023. The 31-year-old is expected to operate as a backup option behind Charles Leno at left tackle this year.
Jan 6, 2023
Ruled out for Week 18
Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear when Lucas sustained the ankle injury, but the offensive tackle will be forced to miss the Commanders' season finale in Week 18. In his absence, Samuel Cosmi could draw the start at right tackle versus Dallas.
Aug 15, 2022
Passes physical, off NFI list
Lucas passed his physical and was activated off the active/non-football illness list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Lucas will make his training camp practice debut Monday after starting the campaign on the NFI list. Once he works his way back to full strength, he figures to provide offensive depth for Washington in 2022.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on illness list
Lucas (illness) was placed on the active/non-football illness list Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas won't be available as the Commanders begin training camp, but he can be removed from the list and jump back into action at any time. Once healthy, Lucas figures to provide offensive line depth for Washington in 2022.
Mar 24, 2022
Re-ups with Washington
Lucas re-signed with Washington on a two-year, $8.2 million contract Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas has spent the last two seasons with the Commanders, so his return provides the team with some continuity. In his career, Lucas has also logged stints with the Lions, Rams, Saints and Bears.
Dec 22, 2021
Activated off COVID-19 list
Washington activated Lucas off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite the game being pushed back two days, Lucas was unable to clear protocols in time to be available for Tuesday's loss to the Eagles. However, one day after the contest, he has been added back to the active roster. Lucas is expected to assume his usual spot at left tackle in Week 16 against the Cowboys.
Dec 15, 2021
Hits COVID list
Lucas was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Lucas was one of seven players to hit the COVID list for Washington on Wednesday. As their starting right tackle any potential absence would be damaging to their offensive line. Compiled with starting left tackle Charles Leno (back) currently considered questionable for Sunday against the Eagles, Washington could be in trouble when it comes to protecting the edges.
Nov 10, 2021
Not listed on injury report
Lucas (illness) is not listed on the injury report Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas appears to have shaken the illness that kept him out of Week 8 during Washington's Week 9 bye. He will likely step back into his reserve role Sunday against the Buccaneers, but there's a possibility he will draw the at right tackle if Samuel Cosmi (ankle) is unable to play.
Oct 31, 2021
Won't play Sunday
Lucas has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Denver due to an illness.
ANALYSIS
Lucas was considered questionable for Week 8 but has now been ruled out. David Steinmetz and Wes Schweitzer should serve as reserve options at offensive tackle for Washington.
Aug 4, 2021
Off COVID-19 list
Lucas has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran lineman can now return to the practice field after beginning camp on the COVID-19 list. Lucas is in line to compete with rookie Samuel Cosmi for a starting tackle position on Washington's line this fall.
Jul 28, 2021
Lands on COVID-19 list
Lucas was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
After starting eight games for the Bears in 2019, Lucas signed a two-year, $5.3 million contract with Washington in 2020. Last year, the 30-year-old earned the starting left tackle spot and will likely resume that same role in 2021. Lucas is hopeful to clear protocols by Washington's first preseason game on Aug. 12.
Dec 3, 2020
Looking good for Monday night
Lucas (ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's practice session, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas was ruled out for Washington's Thanksgiving matchup against the Cowboys, but he is afforded extra recuperation time with the team going 11 days between contests. He's started each of his past three appearances at tackle, but it will be far from an easy assignment Week 13, facing a Steelers defense that leads the NFL with 3.7 sacks per game.
Nov 26, 2020
Ruled out for Week 12
Lucas (anke) is inactive for Washington's Week 12 matchup against the Cowboys, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas was listed as questionable ahead of the matchup after returning to practice in limited fashion. However, his ankle injury will keep him sidelined for the second consecutive week. Morgan Moses and David Sharpe should fill at the tackles positions in his absence.
Nov 25, 2020
Listed as questionable
Lucas (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas missed this past Sunday's win over the Bengals but managed to practice in a limited fashion this week. He appears to be a true game-time decision. If Lucas sits out again, David Sharpe will slot in at right tackle and Morgan Moses will start at left tackle.
Nov 20, 2020
Ruled out for Week 11
Lucas (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Kyle Stackpole of Washington Football Team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas injured his ankle in last week's loss to the Lions and will miss at least one game due to the injury. David Sharpe is projected to start at left tackle in Lucas' absence.
Nov 15, 2020
Dealing with ankle injury
Lucas exited Sunday's game against the Lions with an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
The injury was announced late in the fourth quarter, so Lucas will only have a brief window to potentially retake the field. David Sharpe and Morgan Moses are filling the offensive tackle spots for Washington.
Mar 19, 2020
Inks two-year deal in Washington
Lucas signed a two-year, $5.3 million contract with the Redskins on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Lucas started eight games for the Bears in 2019, and he now stands to bolster Washington's depth along the offensive line. He's handled snaps at both left and right tackle in his career.
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