What happened: The Washington Commanders placed wide receiver Dyami Brown on injured reserve Saturday because of a calf injury. Brown had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Rams before being moved to IR. The transaction sidelines him for a minimum of four games.

Why it matters: Brown's absence thins Washington's perimeter depth after he posted an NFL-low 38.5% target separation rate among wideouts earlier this season. The move opened a 53-man roster spot as defensive tackle Johnny Newton returned from his own injured reserve stint.

What to watch: Washington faces the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday following a 27-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.