Jean-Baptiste (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. After being a full participant at each practice during Week 12 prep, Jean-Baptiste was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and he'll officially shake off a questionable tag and make his first appearance since Week 6. In six games this season, Jean-Baptiste has recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two QB hits as a reserve.
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ACTIVELatest Javontae Jean-Baptiste news
Birthdate
5/16/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 260 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 7; Pk (WAS)
Birthplace
Spring Valley, NY, USA
Position
DE
College
Notre Dame
Career History
Washington Commanders
2024-Present
(1 season)
Jean-Baptiste (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. After being a full participant at each practice during Week 12 prep, Jean-Baptiste was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and he'll officially shake off a questionable tag and make his first appearance since Week 6. In six games this season, Jean-Baptiste has recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two QB hits as a reserve.
The Commanders activated Jean-Baptiste (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday. Jean-Baptiste remains questionable to play Sunday against the Cowboys. He missed the Commanders' previous five games with the ankle injury. Prior to his absence, Jean-Baptiste recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two QB hits as a reserve lineman.
Washington designated Jean-Baptiste (ankle) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday. Jean-Baptiste has spent the Commanders' last five games on the sidelines due to an ankle issue he picked up in Week 6 at Baltimore, but he now appears to be on track to return to action soon. His name will be one to watch for when Washington releases its last official practice reports of the week Thursday and Friday.
The Commanders placed Jean-Baptiste (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Monday that Jean-Baptiste sustained an ankle injury in the Commanders' Week 6 loss to the Ravens, and Wednesday's move to IR indicates his injury is significant. While the rookie from Notre Dame is sidelined, expect Efe Obada and Jamin Davis to see increased work as rotational defensive ends.
Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Monday that Jean-Baptiste sustained a right ankle injury in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens, John Keim of ESPN.com reports. The 2024 seventh-round pick out of Notre Dame played 33 total snaps (27 defensive and six on special teams) and recorded two total tackles in Sunday's loss, but it appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. Jean-Baptiste's practice participation throughout the week will provide the best indication on whether the rookie can suit up in Week 7, when the Commanders host the Panthers.