The Commanders have placed a former first-round pick on the inactive list

The Washington Commanders have confirmed a decision that is drawing attention ahead of their first game of the 2026 season.
Wide receivers Treylon Burks and Luke McCaffrey will not be in uniform Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Both players are officially listed as inactive for this Week 1 matchup. Washington confirmed the news a few hours before kickoff. (Washington Commanders⁠)
This is a particularly interesting decision, as Burks and McCaffrey were among the players exp