Won't be placed on IR

Coach Jay Gruden noted Tuesday that, for now, Washington will refrain from placing McCoy (fibula) on injured reserve, with the hope that the QB could return before the end of the team's season.

Analysis: The team's final regular-season contest is Dec. 30, and a return before then seems unrealistic for McCoy. That said, at 6-6, Washington is in the NFC playoff hunt, and if the team qualifies for the postseason, McCoy could re-enter the team's QB mix.

Undergoes surgery on fibula

McCoy underwent surgery on his fractured fibula Tuesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Given that only four games remain on his team's 2018 slate, McCoy probably is done for the regular season. With previous starter Alex Smith (fibula) already on injured reserve, Mark Sanchez is currently the team's only healthy QB. A depth signing (or two) to address the position is therefore imminent.

Done for season with broken leg

McCoy underwent X-rays after exiting Monday's game against the Eagles and was diagnosed with a fractured right fibula, Lisa Salters reported on the ESPN broadcast.

Analysis: As a result, McCoy's 2018 campaign is over only two weeks after No. 1 signal-caller Alex Smith (lower leg) suffered a season-ending injury of his own. Those absences leave Mark Sanchez as the only healthy quarterback on the roster, but the team will almost certainly add another option to the roster by Wednesday. The 32-year-old McCoy faces an uncertain future in the NFL in light of his age and the severity of his injury.

Downgraded to out

McCoy (lower leg) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Eagles.

Analysis: McCoy will finish the game four of four for 50 yards passing. Mark Sanchez will take over under center for the rest of Monday's contest, but if McCoy is out for an extended period, it seems likely that the Redskins will scan free agency in the coming week for either a starting quarterback or a backup to Sanchez. More will be known about the severity of McCoy's lower leg injury in the near future.

Questionable to return Monday

McCoy is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Eagles with a right lower leg injury.

Analysis: McCoy slipped awkwardly in the first quarter before taking a sack and came up limping. He worked with the training staff on the sidelines but ultimately headed to the locker room for further evaluation. Mark Sanchez will take over the Redskins offense with both McCoy and Alex Smith (leg) on the shelf.

Commits three turnovers

McCoy completed 24 of 38 pass attempts for 268 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions during Thursday's 31-23 loss to the Cowboys. He also rushed five times for 28 yards.

Analysis: McCoy stepped in to replace the injured Alex Smith, matching wits with a tough Dallas defense on the road. He threw touchdown passes to Vernon Davis and Trey Quin in the second and third quarters, respectively, to take the lead, but he threw two of his three interceptions in the latter stages as Dallas came back to win. McCoy clearly isn't afraid to take his shots, but he's going to need to protect the ball better moving forward if Washington is to remain in the playoff hunt. He'll look to do…read more

Takes over after Smith breaks leg

McCoy completed six of 12 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown while adding 35 yards on five carries after replacing an injured Alex Smith in Sunday's 23-21 loss to Houston.

Analysis: Smith was carted off after a gruesome leg injury, which will knock him out for the remainder of the year. McCoy inherited a 17-7 deficit in the third quarter and quickly cut into it with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Reed. He had a chance to be the hero down the stretch with Washington getting the ball at its own 35 down two with 52 seconds left, but that possession ended with a missed 63-yard attempt by kicker Dustin Hopkins. McCoy will attempt to guide the 6-4 Redskins to the playoffs…read more

Returns to practice

McCoy (thumb) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Les Carpenter of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis: With a full practice under his belt, it seems likely that McCoy will be available as the primary backup behind Alex Smith for Week 1. A seasoned veteran, McCoy is considered one of the stronger backup options across the league.

No longer injured

McCoy isn't on the initial injury report for Sunday's game in Arizona, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: McCoy dealt with a thumb injury on his throwing hand during the preseason but is apparently fine for Week 1. He's locked in as the backup to Alex Smith.

Hampered by thumb injury

McCoy was absent from Sunday's practice after injuring his right thumb in Friday's game against the Broncos, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: McCoy was 3-of-8 passing for 19 yards and was sacked twice by the Broncos defense. The Redskins went out and acquired undrafted free agent quarterback Connor Jessop on Sunday, which could be a move corresponding to McCoy getting injured. As long as the veteran remains out of practice, expect Kevin Hogan to take snaps with the second-team offense.

Signs extension with Redskins

McCoy signed a one-year extension with the Redskins worth up to $7 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: McCoy is entering the final year of his previous deal, a three-year, $9 million contract he signed in 2016. His extension for 2019 has several clauses that will likely mean he makes less than $7 million if he operates as the backup once again, but the team appears to be content with McCoy as the backup to Alex Smith for the foreseeable future.

McCoy likely will stick around in Washington for another season as the No. 2 quarterback, Rich Tandler of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Analysis: The Redskins traded for Alex Smith and Kevin Hogan, but they merely swapped sixth-round picks to acquire the latter. While unlikely to beat out McCoy for the backup job, Hogan might convince the team to keep three quarterbacks if he looks good during training camp. McCoy spent the past three seasons backing up Kirk Cousins, who started all 16 games each year. The 31-year-old hasn't thrown a pass in the regular season since 2015 or started a game since 2014.