Active Sunday

Doctson (heel) is listed as active Sunday against the Panthers.

Analysis: After taking a seat last Monday in New Orleans, Doctson hasn't actually seen the field since Week 3. Expect Doctson to benefit from the dual absences of Jamison Crowder (ankle) and Chris Thompson (ribs/knee), though Paul Richardson and Jordan Reed are the most reliable options to Alex Smith and the Redskins' passing attack Sunday.

May be game-time call

Doctson (heel) is listed as questionable and being treated as a game-time decision Sunday against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Despite sitting out Monday's loss to the Saints, Doctson may actually be the healthiest player besides Jordan Reed among Washington's top pass-catching options. Fellow wideouts Jamison Crowder (ankle) and Paul Richardson (shoulder/knee) are also considered to be game-time decisions, as are running backs Chris Thompson (ribs/knee) and Adrian Peterson (shoulder/knee/ankle). Doctson managed some form of practice participation throughout the week, but we may not be sure about his Week 6 status…read more

Limited Wednesday

Doctson (heel) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice.

Analysis: The oft-injured Doctson landed on the injury report last week after he was kicked in the heel, which eventually led to inactive status ahead of Monday's loss to New Orleans. Per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic, coach Jay Gruden expressed confidence Tuesday in Doctson returning to action Week 6 against the Panthers. The comment came on the heels of Gruden saying Doctson could have suited up Monday, but the wideout was held out because he missed every practice prior to the game. After a limited…read more

Expected back in Week 6

Coach Jay Gruden said Tuesday that he anticipates Doctson (heel) will play Week 6 against the Panthers, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Despite having a bye week to recover from the heel injury he sustained in the Week 3 win over the Packers, Doctson wasn't able to rally in time for the Redskins' eventual 43-19 loss to the Saints on Monday. On a positive note, Gruden noted that Doctson felt ready to play Monday, but because he hadn't practiced in the days leading up to the contest, the Redskins weren't comfortable keeping him active. As long as Doctson is able to get back on the practice field over the next few days, he should…read more

Inactive Week 5

Doctson (heel) is inactive for Monday's contest at New Orleans.

Analysis: In the wake of the Redskins' Week 4 bye, Doctson was absent from practice due to a bruised heel, placing a cloud over his potential to play Week 5. During pregame warmups, he took part in agility drills and worked on coming off the line of scrimmage, per John Keim of ESPN.com. Doctson apparently didn't pass the eye test of the team's training staff, which should give Maurice Harris an opportunity to enter the starting lineup, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington.

Walking around without boot

Doctson (heel) is walking around without a protective boot or a noticeable limp Monday afternoon, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Analysis: Listed as a non-participant throughout the week of practice, Doctson is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup with the Saints. His ability to walk around unencumbered doesn't mean he'll be able to play, but it's at least a good sign that he'll give it a shot during pregame warmups. Maurice Harris will step in as the No. 3 receiver if Doctson is held out.

Misses practice Saturday

Doctson (heel) did not participate in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Saints, Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post reports.

Analysis: Doctson has yet to log a practice session this week, which is not good news for his Week 5 availability. If the 25-year-old wideout ultimately does not suit up, Maurice Harris is in line to start along with Paul Richardson and Jamison Crowder.

Could miss Monday's game

Doctson (heel) missed another practice Friday and could be unavailable for Monday's game in New Orleans, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Doctson initially hurt his heel prior to a Week 4 bye, then aggravated the injury when someone stepped on his foot during Wednesday's practice. The early signs aren't too encouraging, as he was unable to practice Thursday and spotted in a protective boot Friday, per JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington. Maurice Harris likely would step in as Washington's No. 3 wide receiver if Doctson were to end up on the inactive list Monday.

'Day-to-day' with bruised heel

Coach Jay Gruden said Thursday that Doctson is "day-to-day" due to a bruised heel, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Doctson departed Wednesday's unofficial session early after his heel was kicked, forcing him to focus on rehab rather than practice Thursday. He'll have two more sessions to prove his health this week in advance of Monday's contest at New Orleans.

Doesn't practice Thursday

Doctson (heel) didn't practice Thursday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Redskins held an unofficial practice Wednesday but didn't leave it without a casualty of sorts. According to Keim, Doctson's heel was stepped on, which is the reason for Thursday's absence. While coach Jay Gruden is expected to touch on Doctson's health during a media session Thursday, the wide receiver appears to be a question mark for Monday's game in New Orleans.

Dealing with heel injury

Doctson wasn't present for practice Wednesday due to an apparent heel injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Doctson has reportedly been nursing the injury since the Redskins' Week 3 win over the Packers, when his heel was stepped on at some point during the action. He benefited from a Week 4 bye to recover from the issue, but it's unclear where he currently stands in his recovery. The Redskins will release their first official injury report of the week Thursday, which should provide more information regarding the 25-year-old's health.

Not spotted at practice

Doctson wasn't present for the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Doctson presumably is dealing with some kind of injury, though nothing was reported heading into the Redskins' Week 4 bye. Washington won't release an official injury report until Thursday, as the team is traveling to New Orleans for a Monday night game in Week 5. Maurice Harris would be the top candidate to join Paul Richardson (shoulder) and Jamison Crowder in three-wideout formations if Doctson were to miss that contest.

Held without target

Doctson was held without a catch on three targets in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Packers.

Analysis: Alex Smith threw for 220 yards on just 20 attempts in the comfortable win, directing seven passes to Jordan Reed and four to Jamison Crowder. Despite playing 88 percent of the snaps on offense through three games, Doctson has accounted for just 14 percent of the team target total while catching five of 13 passes for 48 yards. He's now looking at a Week 4 bye, followed by a dream matchup Week 5 in New Orleans.

Catches four passes in loss

Doctson caught four of seven passes for 37 yards in Sunday's 21-9 loss to the Colts.

Analysis: With the team's wideout depth wiped out by injuries, coach Jay Gruden allowed all three of Doctson, Jamison Crowder and Paul Richardson to handle snap shares above 90 percent. Regardless, the passing game once again revolved around Chris Thompson and Jordan Reed, a duo that now accounts for 54 percent of the team's catches, 47 percent of the receiving yards and both receiving touchdowns through two weeks. Doctson does get a favorable matchup Week 3 against a Packers defense that just got eaten…read more

Shut down in desert

Doctson caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Doctson played 70 of 79 offensive snaps, finishing well ahead of Paul Richardson (61) and Jamison Crowder (49) for the team lead among wide receivers. The playing time didn't translate into production, in part because Alex Smith only attempted 30 passes in a comfortable win. It also didn't help that Doctson spent part of the game matched up against Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson. The 25-year-old wideout will face a more vulnerable secondary Week 2 against the Colts, though it could be…read more

Quiet yet again

Doctson started Friday's preseason game against the Broncos, but he didn't draw any targets.

Analysis: In Doctson's defense, his team used the early portion of Friday's game as a template to evaluate Adrian Peterson, limiting Alex Smith to eight pass attempts. It's still discouraging to see Doctson held off the stat sheet, especially after he drew just one target (an 11-yard catch) in last week's preseason game against the Jets. His starting job may not be in doubt, but his target volume is a huge concern.

Catches one ball Thursday

Doctson (shoulder) caught his lone target for 11 yards during Thursday's 15-13 win over the Jets in Week 2 of the preseason.

Analysis: Doctson caught an 11-yard pass from Alex Smith to convert a 3rd-and-9 on Washington's first possession. The 2016 first-rounder is primed to earn a starting role on the outside this season, so it's nice to see him out there after being held out of the preseason opener.

Practices Saturday

Doctson (shoulder) participated in most of practice Saturday, Rich Tandler of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Analysis: After skipping the preseason opener Thursday evening, Doctson reportedly had tape around his right foot/ankle area during the session Saturday but was moving around well and participated in most of the activities. Another trip around the block at practice this week could put him in a better position to suit up when the team returns to the field next Thursday against the Jets. He's worked mainly with the first-team offense in training camp, suggesting he's still expected to be utilized in at…read more

Returns to practice

Doctson (shoulder) is taking snaps in 11-on-11 drills at Tuesday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Doctson likely would be limited to individual work Tuesday, but it seems the third-year wideout is back at practice without restrictions. Doctson had an MRI on his leg shortly before training camp, then suffered an AC joint sprain and a bruised heel during the first week of practice. The list of nagging injuries is particularly worrisome for a player who spent most of his rookie season on injured reserve, though it's only fair to mention Doctson played all 16…read more

Does not have heel drained

Updating a previous report, Doctson (shoulder) did not have his injured heel drained, Kimberley A. Martin of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis: Head coach Jay Gruden confirmed the report of Doctson's heel being drained was not true. Still, the 25-year-old receiver has endured a tough start to training camp, as he began with an MRI on his leg followed by a shoulder injury. The Redskins may exercise caution with him in the foreseeable future in order to avoid lingering issues heading into the season.

Has heel drained

Doctson (shoulder) underwent draining of his heel earlier this week, Brian Mitchell of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Analysis: Doctson has endured a tough start to training camp, kicking it off with an MRI on his leg, injuring his shoulder Wednesday and following Thursday's revelation. According to JP Finlay, the MRI has no connection with the draining, but taken together the health of his lower body will be something to watch as camp and the preseason continue. There's an expectation that Doctson returns to practice by Saturday, per Rich Tandler of NBC Sports Washington, but the severity of the shoulder issue likely…read more

Expected back this weekend

Doctson (shoulder) will sit out Thursday's practice but is expected to return to action by Saturday, Rich Tandler of NBC Sports reports.

Analysis: Doctson took a scary fall during Wednesday's practice, and while there may have been some concern about a possible collarbone injury, it turns out he escaped with an AC joint sprain. Head coach Jay Gruden cleared that up when speaking to the media Thursday, saying "everything checked out fine." It appears Doctson has dodged a bullet here, as his absence is expected to be measured in a matter of days as opposed to weeks.

Likely has AC joint sprain

Doctson (shoulder) is believed to have suffered an AC joint sprain during Wednesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: There may have been some concern about a broken collarbone after Doctson took a hard fall on his shoulder, but it appears he escaped the incident with a less severe injury. He still could miss some practice time and might even be in danger of missing the preseason opener, depending on the severity of the sprain. The Redskins plan to provide another update Thursday after testing on Doctson's shoulder is finished.

Injures shoulder

Doctson will be evaluated Wednesday for a possible shoulder injury.

Analysis: Per John Keim of ESPN.com, Doctson was favoring his left arm after he hit the ground hard on a catch attempt at Wednesday's practice. He left the session early to get attention from the training staff and the Redskins expect to have another update Thursday. The 25-year-old is slated to open the season with a regular spot in three-receiver formations, so a serious injury would open the door for Maurice Harris, Trey Quinn or Robert Davis to get consistent snaps.

Could shine in red zone

While he acknowledged it will be difficult for Doctson to put up big numbers, coach Jay Gruden did say he expects the third-year wideout to be dangerous in the red zone, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Doctson actually led the team in red-zone targets (16) and touchdowns (four) last season, but his poor catch rate (31.3 percent, five receptions) didn't exactly beg for a larger workload in the area. Of course, he only caught 35 of 78 total targets (44.9 percent), and the Redskins are banking on improvement now that he has a full season under his belt. Doctson will probably fall somewhere between third and fifth in the pecking order for targets if everyone is healthy, but Gruden may have a…read more

Has MRI on leg

Doctson recently had an MRI on his leg, but he's expected to be a full participant for the start of training camp, Mike Jones of USA Today reports.

Analysis: The Redskins said the MRI was precautionary, and it apparently didn't reveal anything too troubling. Doctson had his rookie campaign derailed by a heel injury, but he bounced back to play all 16 games last season, setting him up for a regular role in three-wide formations in 2018. He and Paul Richardson will serve as Alex Smith's top downfield targets, while Jamison Crowder, Jordan Reed, Vernon Davis and Chris Thompson are expected to absorb most of the looks in the short passing game.

Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Doctson will have more opportunities to make plays on 50-50 throws this upcoming season, Rich Tandler of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Analysis: The Redskins reportedly were frustrated with Kirk Cousins at times last season, believing he should've been taking more chances throwing toward Doctson in tight coverage. The 2016 first-round pick didn't exactly make a strong case for himself with only 35 catches on 78 targets (44.9 percent), though he did score six times while producing 14.3 yards per reception in a full 16-game season. Gruden expects Doctson to take another step forward in Year 3 with Alex Smith now serving as his starting…read more

Doctson, who hauled in four of his 10 targets for 37 yards in Week 17's loss to the Giants, ended the season with 35 receptions for 502 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games.

Analysis: Perhaps the best stat for the second-year pro was the fact that he played in every single contest this season after only playing in two games his rookie year due to a torn Achilles. Although he wasn't as involved to start the year, Doctson emerged as a solid No. 2 option on the depth chart for the Redskins after Terrelle Pryor failed to live up to expectations. The 6-2 wideout provided the Redskins with a big target in the red zone, as his six touchdown receptions led the team.

Doctson caught two of 13 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-11 victory over the Broncos.

Analysis: Doctson received the most targets in any game of his young career, but the talented Denver cornerbacks held him at bay for much of the afternoon. He was able to break loose for a 48-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter, however, which allowed him to finish with a useful fantasy contribution for those brave enough to play him. Doctson has topped 59 receiving yards once this year, but he's reached the end zone six times and has displayed his big-play ability on several occasions. He'll…read more

Docston caught two of four passes for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-15 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Doctson was almost nonexistent all afternoon, as his most notable play was actually a 14-yard loss on a failed end-around late in the third quarter. The second-year wideout will look to bounce back Sunday against a stingy Broncos passing defense.

Doctson brought in three of six targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: The second-year wideout drew even with Jamison Crowder in both receptions and receiving yards on an afternoon when Kirk Cousins threw for a season-low 151 yards. Doctson has no more than three receptions in any of the past three games, and he's tallied no more than four in any contest this season. While he undeniably has big-play potential, it remains largely untapped in an offense that's struggled to gain any measure of consistency lately. Doctson will look to bolster his production against…read more

Doctson brought in three of five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 38-14 loss to the Cowboys.

Analysis: Doctson salvaged his night from a fantasy perspective with an acrobatic, leaping 14-yard touchdown grab early in the fourth quarter. It marked the second straight game with a touchdown for the second-year wideout, although he's notably notched under 30 receiving yards in both contests. Doctson remains somewhat hard to trust on a week-to-week basis, but he retains considerable upside in the red zone due his size and body control. He'll look to hit pay dirt for the third consecutive contest…read more

Doctson turned four targets into two receptions, 28 yards and a touchdown Thursday against the Giants.

Analysis: Offense was tough to come by for both teams throughout most of the evening, but Doctson salvaged his game with a touchdown reception mid-way through the fourth quarter and gave Redskins the lead. It was the 24-year-old's fourth trip to the end zone this season and first time since Week 8. He will seek to start a streak when the Giants face the Cowboys in Week 13.

Doctson turned seven targets into four catches for 81 yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Saints.

Analysis: Doctson's promotion to a starting wide receiver role at Terrelle Pryor's expense has led to an increase in targets, as he's tied his career high with seven in each of the past two weeks while picking up a career-best 81 receiving yards in this one. The 2016 first-rounder out of TCU has had to battle through injuries in the early stages of his career, but Docton's big-play ability gives him serious upside now that he's playing a sizable role.

Doctson, who played a season-high 69 offensive snaps and drew seven targets in the Redskins' Week 10 loss to the Vikings, could be in store for a similarly high workload in Sunday's game against the Saints, Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis: Doctson displaced Terrelle Pryor as Washington's starting 'X' receiver Week 7 against Philadelphia, and though the second-year player isn't expected to lose that role, it nonetheless helps his case that Pryor is nursing a foot injury that will sideline him for the Week 11 matchup. In addition, the Redskins could be without two other depth wideouts in Ryan Grant (concussion) and Brian Quick (concussion), leaving the team with as few as three healthy receivers in the contest. Jamison Crowder,…read more

Doctson is one of just three healthy wide receivers for the Redskins ahead of Sunday's game in New Orleans, Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis: Maurice Harris is the one who really stands to benefit, as Doctson already has a four-game streak logging at least 79.7 percent of the offensive snaps. The 2016 first-round pick has struggled to turn playing time into consistent production, and he'll draw a touch matchup Sunday against the Saints' breakout cornerback duo of Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley.

Doctson hauled in four of his seven targets for 30 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: Doctson's four receptions marked a new season high, as the wideout continues to see growth in the offense following Terrelle Pryor's struggles. Although his numbers Sunday weren't spectacular, Doctson did see the most offensive snaps (69) of any Washington wideout. He'll now be tasked with going up against a hard-nosed Saints secondary, which is allowing the seventh-fewest passing yards per game in the league this season.