Luvu wasn't participating in Wednesday's mandatory minicamp session with what seems to be an ankle injury, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports. Fortier also noted that the injury seems to be minor and the Commanders are not concerned about Luvu's health. The 27-year-old linebacker agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal with Washington this past offseason to be one of the team's defensive leaders. Once he moves past his ankle issue, Luvu is expected to play alongside Bobby Wagner in what should be one of the best inside linebacker tandems in the NFL.
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Birthdate
9/19/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 236 lbs
Birthplace
Tafuna,, ASM
Position
LB
College
Washington State
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
New York Jets
2018-2021
(3 seasons)
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Luvu wasn't participating in Wednesday's mandatory minicamp session with what seems to be an ankle injury, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports. Fortier also noted that the injury seems to be minor and the Commanders are not concerned about Luvu's health. The 27-year-old linebacker agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal with Washington this past offseason to be one of the team's defensive leaders. Once he moves past his ankle issue, Luvu is expected to play alongside Bobby Wagner in what should be one of the best inside linebacker tandems in the NFL.
Washington plans to sign Luvu to a three-year, $36 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Luvu is coming off a career year in 2023 in which he recorded 125 tackles (66 solo), including 5.5 sacks. Now he's set to bolster a Commanders defense that ranked 27th against the run in 2023.
The 27-year-old linebacker out of Washington State logged limited practice sessions both Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to return to full participation Friday, and it now seems as if he's moved past his hip issue. Luvu has recorded 51 total tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks through Carolina's first seven games of the year.
Luvu was questionable for Sunday's game with a hip injury he sustained in Week 6 against the Dolphins, but he was able to take advantage of the bye week to recover and suit up against the Texans. The injury didn't seem to hamper Luvu as he played on every single defensive snap and registered double-digit tackles for the first time this season. He leads the team in tackles (51) and is second in sacks (3.5) in seven games this season.
Per Person, Luvu said earlier in the week that he'll definitely play, so he's more likely than not to suit up. Still, the linebackers' status will need to be confirmed prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. EDT kickoff. Luvu exited Carolina's Week 6 loss to Miami due to the hip injury but had additional recovery time with the Panthers on bye in Week 7.
Luvu was forced out of Carolina's contest at Miami in Week 6 early with a hip injury, which is still nagging him even after a Week 7 bye. He'll likely need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.