Commanders inactives: TE Cole Turner is healthy scratch

If such a thing exists, the curious part of the Washington Commanders’ inactive list involves the young pieces sitting out against the Los Angeles Rams.

Tight end Cole Turner, expected to be a pass-catching presence this season, is a healthy scratch for the third time this season. Eleven receptions in 11 games shows the limited impact when he played.

Wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley made the opening 53-player roster as an undrafted free agent despite a deep position room. Yet the Penn State alum has played in only one game this season.

The Commanders' season didn’t crumble because these two didn’t ascend. Rather, they represent the lack of rising talents almost anywhere on the roster. They also show Washington’s unwillingness to lean into younger players with the postseason possibilities almost officially eliminated

Running back Brian Robinson (hamstring) is the obvious inactive headliner, and Washington announced his absence before flying West. He’s one young player whose game expanded beyond pre-season expectations. Antonio Gibson and Chris Rodriguez will receive expanded roles

DE James Smith-Williams, out for a fourth consecutive game with a hamstring injury, G Julian Good-Jones, and CB Kyu Blu Kelly round out the list. DT John Ridgeway appeared to suffer an injury during warmups. He gingerly walked to the locker room with members of the training staff,