ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team placed safety Deshazor Everett on injured reserve, robbing the defense of a player who had helped solidify the secondary. Everett suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Sunday's 23-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
It comes at an inopportune time as Washington (6-7) hosts Seattle (9-4) on Sunday. Washington has allowed a league-worst seven pass plays for 50 yards or longer this season; Seahawks receiver D.K. Metcalf is second in the NFL with three such receptions.
Washington's defense has keyed its four-game winning streak, and Everett's physical play at free safety has helped.