Commanders List 25 Players Out for Preseason Game vs. Dolphins
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The Washington Commanders have announced that 25 players will be inactive for their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. This means these players will not take part in the match.
Preseason games take place before the official football season begins. Teams use them to test new players and strategies without risking their most important players. Because of this, coaches often keep some starters out of the game.
In another preseason match, fullback Adam Prentice opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown. He ran the ball into the end zone himself, rather than catching a pass.
Meanwhile, Commanders player Quinn Meinerz spoke about the team's offensive line, the group of players who protect the quarterback and create space for runners. Discussing the physical battles at the line of scrimmage against the Denver Broncos, he used the phrase 'iron sharpens iron.' This expression means that competing against strong opponents makes players better.
The Denver Broncos also played a separate preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, though few details were given about that match.
Preseason games are an important part of NFL preparation. Teams use them to decide their final roster, the official list of players for the season. Injuries, rest, and performance evaluations often explain why many players do not play in these early games.
Vocabulary8 words
- Commanders
- a professional American football team from Washington
- inactive
- unable to play in a specific game
- preseason
- practice games played before the real season starts
- rushing touchdown
- a score made by running the ball into the goal area
- end zone
- the scoring area at each end of the field
- offensive line
- players who protect the player with the ball
- line of scrimmage
- the imaginary line where a play begins
- roster
- the official list of players on a team
Quiz
Answer key
1. Coaches rest players and test new ones 2. He scored a rushing touchdown 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Washington Commanders have announced that 25 players will be _____ for their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
_____ games take place before the official football season begins. Teams use them to test new players and strategies.
In another preseason match, fullback Adam Prentice opened the scoring with a _____ touchdown.
He ran the ball into the _____ himself, rather than catching a pass.
Commanders player Quinn Meinerz spoke about the team's offensive _____, the group of players who protect the quarterback.
Discussing the physical battles at the line of _____ against the Denver Broncos, he used the phrase 'iron sharpens iron.'
Teams use preseason games to decide their final _____, the official list of players for the season.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think NFL teams rest so many players during preseason games?
- What does the phrase 'iron sharpens iron' mean, and do you agree with this idea in sports?
- Do you think preseason games are useful, or should teams skip them?
- Have you ever watched a preseason sports game? How was it different from a regular season game?
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