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Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that Brown (groin/knee) is ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bears, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Brown will miss a fourth consecutive game due to lingering groin and knee injuries, despite having returned to practice as a limited participant to begin Week 6. Both he and Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) will be unavailable versus Chicago on Monday, making Washington's road matchup against the Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 19 in Week 7 their next opportunity to retake the field. With Brown and McLaurin ruled out and Deebo Samuel (heel) having played through an injury last week, depth wideouts Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane and Chris Moore will be tasked with stepping up versus the Bears.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that McLaurin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bears, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

McLaurin and Noah Brown (groin) will both sit out Week 6, paving the way for all of Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane and Chris Moore to handle increased offensive roles behind top available wideout Deebo Samuel (heel), who may himself be a game-time decision. McLaurin will end up missing his third consecutive game due to a lingering quad injury. His next chance to suit up will come Oct. 19 on the road against Dallas in Week 7.

McLaurin (quadriceps) is not participating in the early portion of Saturday's practice open to the media, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn began Week 6 by offering some optimism about McLaurin's odds of being available, but the starting wideout now appears to be missing his third consecutive practice. If Saturday's official injury report does confirm McLaurin as a non-participant, expect him to be ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bears, or listed as 'doubtful' at best.

The Steelers have upgraded Ramsey (hamstring) from questionable and he is expected to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against Cleveland, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Ramsey upgraded to a full practice Friday after having opened Week 6 with back-to-back missed sessions, and Pittsburgh has now upgraded his status Saturday. The reliable veteran appears on track to handle his usual starting role at slot corner versus the Browns and rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel.

Phillips recorded three tackles (two solo) and recovered a fumble in Thursday's 34-17 win over the Eagles.

Phillips began the week nursing a hip injury, but he avoided an injury designation and managed to play 49 of 57 defensive snaps. He recovered a fumble midway through the fourth quarter, ending any limited hopes of a comeback for the Eagles. Phillips has been busy in coverage to begin the year, logging eight passes defensed and two interceptions across six games.

Adebo recorded seven tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 34-17 win over the Eagles.

Adebo has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in every game this season, and he managed his highest tackle total since Week 3. He's second on the team behind only Bobby Okereke with 44 tackles on the campaign.

Burns recorded seven tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Thursday's 24-17 win over the Eagles.

Burns was chasing Jalen Hurts throughout the contest, as four of his tackles came against the quarterback. He recorded multiple sacks for the second time this season, bringing his total on the campaign to 7.0. Burns is having a far more productive second season with the Giants and is pacing toward a career-best year.

Okereke recorded six tackles (two solo) and one pass defensed in Thursday's 34-17 win over the Eagles.

Okereke was on the field for 100 percent of defensive snaps for the third straight game, though it was one of his least productive games of the season. Nevertheless, he has recorded double-digit stops in three of six games this season and is one of the top IDP options every week.

Dean played six snaps on special teams in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.

Dean made his season debut after recovering from a torn left patellar tendon. The Eagles seemingly eased him into action, and he should eventually return to at least a partial role alongside fellow linebackers Zack Baun and rookie Jihaad Campbell.

Davis recorded six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.

Davis matched his season high of six tackles, though only two were solo. He also notched his second sack of the campaign at the end of the first quarter, helping to stall a Giants possession. Davis is on pace for the best season of his career, and he stepped up in the absence of Jalen Carter (heel) in Thursday's loss.