Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes has been better than advertised throughout off-season team activities and training camp. Therefore, the Commanders faithful took a collective deep breath when news broke Forbes limped off the practice field Friday.
Forbes contested a pass from quarterback Sam Howell to wide receiver Terry McLaurin down the right sideline. However, he limped to the sideline after the play. Eventually, the training staff wrapped an ice pack around his left quad.
After practice, Forbes reassured some media that he was fine.
“I’m feeling good. I’m all right,” Forbes explained, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post.
He didn’t elaborate on the injury saying, “It was nothing.”
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said Forbes left practice because he tweaked his groin, per Jhabvala. He’ll get evaluated. Hopefully, the injury is not too serious.
Emmanuel Forbes holds a lot of expectations as a rookie. After collecting 14 interceptions and returning an NCAA record six back for touchdowns in three seasons at Mississippi State, the Commanders selected him with the 16th overall pick in this year’s draft.
He’s already showcasing his ball-hawking skills through training camp. Forbes is in line to start at cornerback. Thus, fingers are crossed, hoping Friday’s ailment doesn’t linger.
