ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders ruled out three starters for Sunday's game against the visiting Seattle Seahawks, further depleting their roster.
Right guard Sam Cosmi (concussion), tight end Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) and linebacker Frankie Luvu (groin) won't play, according to the game status report released Friday.
Washington (0-2) already was without quarterback Jayden Daniels (dislocated elbow) and safety Nick Cross (internal injury).
Luvu and Okonkwo missed the 37-20 loss at Dallas in Week 2. The other three players were hurt vs. the Cowboys; Cross needed to stay overnight in a Dallas hospital.
Leo Chenal replaced Luvu in the starting lineup next to rookie Sonny Styles. Luvu was Washington's defensive playcaller, but Styles handled that in Week 2.
Cross will be difficult to replace because he lines up in a variety of positions, from linebacker in some packages to a box safety and deep safety. Quan Martin will replace him in the starting lineup. Coaches like Martin's versatility as well.
Okonkwo was signed in the offseason to provide explosive plays downfield. Without him, the team will use a rotation of John Bates, Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff. But the Commanders also like to use three-receiver sets. They've used that look 67.9% of the time through two games.
Cosmi suffered the concussion in the fourth quarter vs. Dallas. Washington could replace him by moving Nick Allegretti from center to guard, where he has started the bulk of his career, and inserting veteran Lucas Patrick at center. The Commanders could start veteran Andrew Wylie at guard as well.
Washington has lost 12 of its past 14 games dating to last season. The Commanders lost their opener at Philadelphia 24-22. They still have four players on injured reserve, including projected starting cornerback Trey Amos (ankle). The others are linebacker Jordan Magee (hamstring), defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (quad) and running back Jeremy McNichols (quad).
The good news for Washington is that Daniels is expected to return soon from his dislocated left elbow, though it's uncertain how many games he will miss.