Tyler Owens Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Broncos vs Commanders game on Nov 30, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Nov 9, 2025
Cleared to suit up in Week 10
Owens (hamstring/neck) is active for Sunday's game against Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Owens dealt with a pair of injuries this week and entered the weekend deemed questionable to suit up Sunday. He's going to be able to play against the Lions, though he's worked mostly on special teams this season.
Jul 29, 2025
Participates in practice
Owens (ankle) took first-team reps in training camp last week, Hayley Salvatore of Commanders.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Owens ended the 2024 season on injured reserve with an ankle injury suffered in Week 16. His high-level play on special teams last season has earned him an expanded role on defense, but to what degree the Commanders have not decided yet. The 24-year-old could be in position to start at safety after Jeremy Chinn left in the offseason.
Jan 4, 2025
Placed on IR due to ankle injury
The Commanders placed Owens (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Owens will miss the last two games of the season due to an ankle injury. The undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech will end the regular season with 11 tackles (seven solo) and one forced fumble across 12 games while playing solely on special teams. He could be activated off IR and play for the Commanders again, but only if Washington were to make it to the Super Bowl.
Jan 3, 2025
Ruled out for Week 18
Owens (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas, Todd reports.
ANALYSIS
Owens will miss the final two games of the regular season due to an ankle injury he picked up against the Eagles in Week 16, and he'll now aim to be available for the Commanders' first game of the postseason. Owens will finish the regular season with 11 tackles (seven solo) and one forced fumble across 12 games while serving solely on special teams.
Dec 27, 2024
Out for Sunday
Owens (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old from Texas Tech played 27 special-teams snaps in the Commanders' Week 16 win over the Eagles, recording three solo tackles. However, it appears Owens sustained an ankle injury in the process, as he was held out of practice all week. Darrick Forrest could see additional special-teams snaps with Owens sidelined in Week 17.
Oct 25, 2024
Good to go vs. Chicago
Owens (shin) was a full practice participant Friday and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Owens has been sidelined for the Commanders' last three games due to a shin injury he picked up in Week 4 against the Cardinals. He opened the week with consecutive limited practices, but he managed to finish strong with a full practice Friday and he'll be available for Sunday's contest. Prior to his injury, Owens logged two tackles (one solo) across 61 special-teams snaps over four regular-season games.
Oct 18, 2024
Missing another game
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Owens (shin) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Owens will miss a third consecutive game as he works his way back from a shin injury. The depth safety returned to practice as a limited participant Thursday, but he'll need more time to get healthy before retaking the field. In his four appearances this season, Owens has contributed exclusively on special teams.
Oct 11, 2024
Out again Sunday
Owens (shin) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Owens will miss hiss second straight game as he navigates his way back from a shin injury. The safety has two tackles (one solo) so far this year as he's served most of his playing time on special teams.
Oct 6, 2024
Not ready to play
Owens (shin) is inactive Sunday against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Owens suffered the injury in Week 4 against the Cardinals and will remain sidelined in Week 5. His absence will be a blow to the Commanders' special teams unit and secondary depth.
Sep 29, 2024
Questionable with new injury
Owens (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Arizona, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Owens left the game in the first half with an injury, returned to the field, and has now suffered another injury. His absence doesn't carry much of an impact on Washington's game plan.
Sep 29, 2024
Returns to field
Owens (shoulder) returned to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Owens suffered a shoulder injury in the first half and following halftime, he was able to return to the field in Week 4. The safety sees all of his usage on special teams.
Sep 29, 2024
Questionable to return
Owens (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Owens appears to have picked up a shoulder injury in the first half Sunday, leaving his availability for the rest of the game in question. The safety operates primarily as a special-teams option and his absence won't carry much of a defensive impact.
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