little bit of game experience<\/a>.<\/p>\nHe started one game for the Cowboys last year, a 24-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gilbert completed 21 of 38 passes for 243 yards. He had one touchdown and one interception.<\/p>\n
He also played in five games for the Cleveland Browns in 2019.<\/p>\n
Three Returning?<\/h2>\n
The three players that DID pass their Covid tests today and got re-instated, were Troy Apke, Tim Settle, and Sammis Reyes. Unfortunately Reyes is also in concussion protocol, and has been ruled out for the game.<\/p>\n
With Kendall Fuller still on the Covid-19 list, Apke’s return will definitely help a depleted secondary.<\/p>\n
More Moves<\/h2>\n
With Washington out of time before tonight’s clash, they elevated four players from the practice squad as Covid replacements. They are fullback Alex Armah, linebacker De’Jon Harris, tackle David Steinmetz, and \u00a0quarterback Kyle Shurmur.<\/p>\n
Shurmur has taken more snaps than any of the other quarterback incumbents, having been on the roster since\u00a0Ryan Fitzpatrick went down. He could potentially see game action, but it would be his first regular season game action ever in the NFL.<\/p>\n
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