The Washington Football Team will be without one of their two rookie tight ends in Friday’s preseason home opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
On Wednesday, head coach Ron Rivera said that Sammis Reyes was in concussion protocol and would miss the game.
TE Sammis Reyes is in concussion protocol, Ron Rivera said.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 18, 2021
Reyes is the second Washington tight end to enter concussion protocol this week, joining Temarrick Hemingway. This is certainly an unfortunate setback for Reyes, who is competing to earn a roster spot as one of the backup tight ends to starter Logan Thomas.
In his debut last week against the New England Patriots, Reyes caught two passes for 25 yards. While he didn’t make either catch cleanly, he did an outstanding job getting his feet down on one reception. Reyes showed his physicality in the game, earning Rivera’s praise.
Washington faces the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 18 in its final preseason game.
