Treylon Burks Injury Update: Commanders Receiver Makes Progress Ahead Of Giants Clash

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Treylon Burks has taken a step toward returning for Washington's Thursday night trip to face the Giants. The receiver, who missed Sunday's loss to the Rams with a foot injury, moved from non-participation Monday to limited participation on the Commanders' Tuesday report.

Dan Quinn had sounded more encouraged about Burks a day earlier, saying he was “definitely more optimistic” about his availability.

Washington has little recovery time before the November 12 game at MetLife Stadium. Burks' final game designation remained pending on the report, with Wednesday's update still to come.

Burks Moves Forward After Missing Rams Game

Quinn identified Tuesday as an important checkpoint when discussing Burks' recovery Monday. “Tomorrow will be a big day to have a better sense of where we're at,” he said.

The resulting limited designation leaves Washington waiting on a receiver it could use back in the lineup. Burks has drawn five targets in each of his last three appearances, according to RotoWire, and his absence against Los Angeles came amid wider problems at the position.

Dyami Brown was also unavailable for that game, while Terry McLaurin remains out with a knee injury. Washington scored 13 points in the defeat and slipped to 2-5-1.

There was better news elsewhere among Jayden Daniels' receiving options Tuesday. Chig Okonkwo moved from limited to full participation despite a hip injury. Fellow tight end John Bates remained full with a shoulder issue. Colson Yankoff, however, was listed as a non-participant for a second consecutive day because of his knee.

Washington Also Makes A Change At Center

Quinn confirmed Tuesday that Nick Allegretti will start at center against New York. Lucas Patrick remains in the concussion protocol after leaving the Rams game, when rookie Matt Gulbin stepped in.

Daniels was again listed as a full participant with a left elbow injury. Gulbin, who has a knee issue, also remained full. The personnel changes come as Washington tries to repair an offense that converted only three of 12 third downs Sunday. Its season conversion rate of 31.13% ranks last in the NFL.

Quinn wants to run more, but short possessions have repeatedly interrupted those plans. Against the Rams, Washington managed just six second-half rushing attempts, including two Daniels scrambles.

The Commanders had only 10 offensive plays in the third quarter. Okonkwo supplied their final third-down conversion with a 20-yard catch-and-run late in the game, after another afternoon of stalled possessions.