Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Thu 10/24/19 9:51 PM
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Keenum is in concussion protocol to start the second half of Thursday's game against Minnesota, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports. Rookie Dwayne Haskins is under the center to start the second half.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum hit his head on the turf late in the first half, and he couldn't gain clearance to return during halftime. While Keenum's return should be considered questionable at this point, it's more likely than not that Haskins will finish out this contest.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Tue 10/22/19 11:53 AM
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Interim coach Bill Callahan suggested Monday that Keenum would remain Washington's starting quarterback at least through the team's Week 10 bye, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports. "That's the direction we're heading in right now," Callahan said, when asked if Keenum would stick atop the depth chart through the bye week.
EDGE Analysis
Shortly after the Redskins' 9-0 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Callahan indicated that Keenum would retain the starting gig in Week 8 with Washington facing a quick turnaround for its Thursday night matchup with Minnesota. After following up with the media Monday, Callahan now seems to have extended Keenum's leash at least two more games, though an ugly showing versus the Vikings could lead the coach to re-evaluate things. Keenum has completed 66 percent of his pass attempts and owns a 9:4 TD:INT in six appearances, but he's only thrown for four touchdowns over his past four starts and was already pulled from the starting job once in favor of Colt McCoy. At this point, McCoy probably isn't a realistic threat to jump Keenum in the pecking order, but first-round pick Dwayne Haskins should receive another look at some point once the Redskins are convinced the rookie is up to the task.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 10/20/19 5:15 PM
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Keenum completed nine of 12 passes for 77 yards without a touchdown or interception in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
With the game being played in a steady rainfall and on a muddy field, interim Washington coach Bill Callahan elected to stick to his running game -- Keenum's longest completion of the day went for only 19 yards. Despite his apparent lack of trust in the veteran QB under tough conditions, Callahan apparently isn't thinking about handing the reins to rookie Dwayne Haskins just yet, per John Keim of ESPN.com. "We still have a lot of faith in Case and his ability," Callahan said.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Thu 10/17/19 4:34 PM
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Keenum (foot/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though Keenum didn't take any reps in Washington's first practice of the week Wednesday and was listed with two injuries on the team's official report, his absence was essentially viewed as a maintenance day. After returning to work without any limitations Thursday, Keenum is on track to make another start Sunday against the 49ers after piloting the Redskins to their first victory of the season in Week 6.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Wed 10/16/19 3:56 PM
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Keenum (foot/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum is receiving a rest day to begin the week, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, though it's worth noting that the quarterback appears to have picked up the right shoulder injury in Sunday's win over the Dolphins. Barring any setbacks, the veteran remains in line to draw the Week 7 start versus the 49ers.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 10/13/19 5:29 PM
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Keenum completed 13 of 25 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 17-16 win over Miami. He added 10 yards on four carries.
EDGE Analysis
Even against a leaky Dolphins defense, Keenum didn't pile on the yards, but he did enough to get Washington the win, lofting up a 25-yard touchdown to Terry McLaurin early in the second quarter and then hitting the rookie for a second score, a 33-yarder, early in the third quarter. Keenum had an ugly Week 3 against a very talented Bears defense, but has otherwise been solid for a Washington team with more significant issues elsewhere on the roster. Keenum was just good enough to best a winless Miami team Sunday, but he'll need to step up his game to top a 49ers defense that has frustrated opposing quarterbacks this season.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Fri 10/11/19 1:55 PM
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Keenum will start Sunday's game in Miami, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Interim head coach Bill Callahan confirmed Keenum will get the Week 6 start, with rookie Dwayne Haskins serving as the backup. Keenum has two 300-yard games to his name this season, but he's been plagued by sloppy mistakes, including four interceptions, three fumbles and a bunch of misfired passes to open receivers. His matchup for Sunday is as good as it gets, with Miami allowing a league-worst 10.3 yards per pass attempt.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Wed 10/9/19 4:38 PM
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Keenum (foot) practiced in full Wednesday, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Earlier Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Keenum is on pace to start Week 6 in Miami after taking a seat this past Sunday in the Redskins' loss to the Patriots. With an uncapped practice under his belt, Keenum proved the health of his right foot, which had been encased in a walking boot both of the previous two Wednesdays. Now, we'll await interim head coach Bill Callahan's decision on the Redskins' starting quarterback at some point in the next two days.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Wed 10/9/19 1:14 PM
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Keenum (foot) is expected to start Sunday's contest at Miami, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum has been battling a foot injury for a few weeks and even sat out the Week 5 loss to the Patriots. The fact that he was present at Wednesday's practice should bolster his odds of suiting up in Week 6, per Ben Standig of The Athletic. Assuming Keenum gets through prep unscathed over the next few days, he'll push Colt McCoy back to a reserve role while rookie signal-caller Dwayne Haskins assumes third-string duties.
Case Keenum QB CHI (5) Sun 10/6/19 11:37 AM
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Keenum (foot) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Keenum opened the season with two 300-yard performances and an 8:3 TD:INT through the first three games, but a foot injury has affected him ever since. It even was blamed as the reason for his removal from last Sunday's loss to the Giants, when he yielded to rookie Dwayne Haskins under center. After fellow veteran Colt McCoy was named the Week 5 starter Friday, it appears the Redskins want Keenum to get healthy before reconsidering his installation as the No. 1 QB. Nonetheless, Haskins will serve as McCoy's only backup Sunday.