The Washington Commanders got some good work during this week’s joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately, the lasting images from Washington’s two days in Owings Mills were the skirmishes.
One fight saw Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes exchange punches with Ravens wide receiver Tylan Wallace. As players from both teams arrived to intervene, Baltimore wideout Devin Duvernay came from behind Forbes and slammed him to the ground. It was a cheap shot that could have injured the rookie first-round pick.
The other scuffle occurred when Ravens tight end Mark Andrews slammed Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson. Unlike Forbes, Johnson was injured on the play, according to Pro Football Talk. PFT reported that Johnson suffered a rotator cuff injury. The good news is Johnson avoided serious injury and is considered day-to-day.
Here’s a look at the play.
REALLY HEATING UP!#Ravens tight end Mark Andrews body slams #Commanders CB Danny Johnson
Shoves and scuffles ensue#HTTC @nbcwashington @JPFinlayNBCS pic.twitter.com/RopNJUbvKz
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) August 15, 2023
It didn’t look like Johnson did anything egregious here, only breaking up the pass intended for Andrews. After the play, Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne came to Andrews and wanted him to take his helmet off. Andrews wisely walked away.
Cooler heads eventually prevailed between the teams, but Andrews will likely not be punished, although the circumstances probably would’ve been different if it happened during a game.
