Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes has been thrown into the fire, and it has produced mixed results. Despite the ups and downs that normally come with a rookie season, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera didn't specify if Forbes would see more playing time down the stretch with the playoffs out of reach, and he wants the rookie cornerback to focus on improving mentally and physically. Emmanuel Forbes after being ejected vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports“It is, again, it just depends on how the situation unfolds for us," Rivera said. "We're going to try and get him out there and try and get him some reps [and] have him play.

Source: Forbes December 24, 2023 19:36 UTC