Luvu recorded 10 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Thursday's 26-18 loss at Philadelphia.
One of Luvu's sacks in Week 11 came when he perfectly diagnosed an attempt at a flea flicker early in the second quarter and single-handedly blew it up. His 7.0 sacks on the season are already tied for a career-high total with six games still remaining to play. He's solidly on the IDP radar ahead of a Week 12 matchup versus the Cowboys.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Active in defeat
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Luvu recorded seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
The outside linebacker also played on every defensive snap for the third game in a row and the fifth time in 10 games this season. Luvu has 61 tackles (30 solo), including 5.0 sacks, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 2024.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Dealing with shin issue
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Luvu (shin) didn't practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Luvu played 100 percent of the Commanders' defensive snaps and recorded six total tackles in Sunday's win over the Bears, however, it appears he picked up a shin injury in the process. The first-year Commander will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 9, when Washington faces the Giants.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Logs sack against former team
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Luvu recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.
Luvu signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Commanders this past offseason after posting a monster 2023 campaign in Carolina, where he recorded 125 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks, forced two fumbles and defended five passes across 17 regular-season games. The 28-year-old made an impact in the first matchup against his former team, as he was one of two Commanders to sack Andy Dalton. Luvu has now tallied 41 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended through Washington's first seven games. He's expected to continue being a problem for opposing offenses as the Commanders take on the Bears in Week 8.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Ready for Sunday
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Luvu (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Luvu upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his toe injury. The Washington State product has logged 39 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defended one pass across the Commanders' first six games. He's expected to start opposite Dante Fowler as part of Washington's top outside-linebacker duo in Week 7.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Dealing with toe injury
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Luvu (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Luvu played every single defensive snap and logged two tackles (one solo) during the Commanders' Week 6 loss to the Ravens, but he may have injured his toe in the process. The 28-year-old will have two more practices to increase his participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against Carolina. Through six regular-season games, Luvu has logged 39 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Double-digit stops in win
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Luvu recorded 11 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.
Luvu led the team in tackles against their division rival, reaching at least 11 stops for the first time since Week 10 in 2023. The linebacker has now compiled 16 total tackles (seven solo) over two games in 2024.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Healthy again
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Luvu (ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
The linebacker missed a June minicamp session with what looked like an ankle injury, but now he seems healthy and good to go. Luvu signed a three-year, $31-million deal with the Commanders in March and is slated for a big role inside alongside Bobby Wagner. The seventh-year pro recorded 125 tackles, five passes defensed and two forced fumbles with the Panthers in 2023.
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Commanders' Frankie Luvu: Dealing with ankle issue
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Luvu didn't participate in Wednesday's mandatory minicamp session with what appeared to be an ankle injury, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
Fortier noted that the injury seems to be minor, adding that the Commanders aren't concerned about Luvu's health. The 27-year-old linebacker agreed to a three-year, $31 million deal with Washington in March and is expected to be one of the team's defensive leaders. Once he moves past his ankle issue, Luvu is expected to play alongside Bobby Wagner at inside linebacker.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Will play Sunday
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Luvu (quadriceps) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu has been dealing with a quadriceps injury since the Panthers' Week 16 loss to the Packers, but it seems as if this issue won't stop him from suiting up Sunday. The 27-year-old linebacker will look to continue his stretch of recording double-digit tackles in Week 17.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Questionable but says he'll play
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Luvu (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Per Person, Luvu said earlier in the week that he'll definitely play, so he's more likely than not to suit up. Still, the linebackers' status will need to be confirmed prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. EDT kickoff. Luvu exited Carolina's Week 6 loss to Miami due to the hip injury but had additional recovery time with the Panthers on bye in Week 7.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Exits game with hip injury
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Luvu is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a hip injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Luvu had nine tackles (four solo) before leaving Sunday's game, tied for the most with CJ Henderson. Claudin Cherelus and Kamu Grugier-Hill are candidates to see more work if Luvu does not return.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Limited at practice Wednesday
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Luvu (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu was also limited at practice last week before he ultimately played in Week 4 versus Minnesota, so the limitations are likely just precautionary. Even still, he'll probably need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Two sacks in loss
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Luvu recorded nine tackles (four solo) and two sacks in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Steelers.
Luvu's nine tackles were a game-high and he is now up to 2.5 sacks through two games. The inside linebacker has been a model of consistency for the Panthers early on, as he has been on the field for all 122 defensive plays so far. Next up, a trip to Seattle in Week 3.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Big game Sunday
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Luvu finished with 13 tackles (10 solo) and a sack in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers.
Luvu led the Panthers in tackles, with his tally including three stops for loss. With yet another sack, Luvu now sports seven quarterback takedowns to go with his 105 tackles with one game remaining.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Out Sunday
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Luvu (shoulder) will not play against the Rams on Sunday.
Luvu was able to log a full practice Wednesday, but he regressed to limited participation Thursday and Friday. This will be his second straight absence and will leave the Panthers without one of their best defensive players.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Sidelined Thursday
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Luvu (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.
Luvu has dealt with a lingering shoulder issue over the past three weeks and appears to have taken a step back after logging a limited practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old linebacker has been available for each game this season despite this issue, recording 32 tackles, two passes defended and one interception. Luvu stepped into a full-time starting role after signing a two-year extension this offseason, so his absence would mark a significant loss heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers' dangerous rush offense.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Another big game
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Luvu finished with 11 tackles (six solo) and returned an interception 33 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the Cardinals.
Luvu opened the scoring with his pick-six, setting the stage for another outstanding individual performance. The veteran has posted double-digit tackles in two of Carolina's last three games and now leads the team with 32 stops on the campaign.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Available for Week 4
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Luvu (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Luvu was limited by a shoulder injury during Thursday's practice session, but he was a full participant Friday and will be available for Week 4. The 26-year-old has totaled 21 tackles (19 solo), a forced fumble and a pass defense over the first three weeks of the season.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Busy against Giants
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Luvu finished with 10 tackles (all solo), including four for loss, and defended a pass in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Giants.
Luvu was extremely active Sunday, with almost half of his team-leading tackle tally occurring in New York's backfield. The veteran also broke up a pass for good measure, turning in an excellent all-around performance. With 16 stops through two games, Luvu looks destined to break last year's career high of 43 tackles, boosting his early-season stock.
