Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Struggles in debut campaign
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Forbes started six of 14 games during his 2023 rookie season, recording 38 tackles (35 solo), 11 pass defenses, one interception and one fumble recovery.
The 16th overall pick was a Week 1 starter, though he didn't get much playing time in the base defense, instead guarding the perimeter in nickel packages. Forbes got some unwanted attention after Eagles WR A.J. Brown dragged him around the field Week 4, with the rookie then logging just 34 defensive snaps over the next four games combined. In and out of the lineup for much of the year, Forbes handled an every-down role the final two weeks of the season but didn't exactly redeem himself. He also finished dead last in PFF run-defense grade among qualified cornerbacks, perhaps validating some of the pre-draft concerns about his lack of size (166 pounds at the combine) being a problem in the NFL. On the other hand, Forbes ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash after picking off 14 passes (six returned for TDs) in three seasons in the SEC, so a rebound in Year 2 of his professional career wouldn't exactly be a shocking. A new coaching staff in Washington can't hurt, and Forbes' status as a first-round pick should ensure he gets another chance to start.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Won't play Thursday at Dallas
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Forbes (elbow) is listed as out for Thursday's game at the Cowboys.
Forbes will miss his second game this season in Week 12, this time due to an elbow injury he sustained in Week 11 versus the Giants. In his stead, Danny Johnson is likely to see increased reps at cornerback.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Returns to Week 11 contest
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Forbes has reentered Sunday's game against the Giants after previously departing with an elbow injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Forbes exited in the first half with an elbow issue and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. He appears to be fine, however, as he's since come back into the game. Forbes should resume his rotational role in the Commanders secondary in the second half of the Week 11 matchup.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Grabs first career interception
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Forbes compiled three solo tackles, an interception and two pass deflections in Washington's 35-33 win over Denver in Week 2.
Forbes snatched his first career interception Sunday, picking off Russell Wilson early in the third quarter. The rookie has also deflected three passes over his first two games with the Commanders after being selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft in April.
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Commanders' Emmanuel Forbes: Dealing with groin injury
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Forbes tweaked his groin in Friday's practice and will be re-evaluated, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
The No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 Draft back in April, Forbes sounds like he's at least going to miss some practice time. Forbes, Kendall Fuller and Benjamin St-Juste are expected to open the season as the Commanders' top cornerbacks.
