Brandon Meriweather Injury: Updates on Redskins Star's Toe and Return

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has been placed on injured reserve due to a toe injury.

Continue for updates.

Friday, Dec. 19

Meriweather Placed on IR

The Redskins announced roster moves on Friday:

Friday, Dec. 12

Meriweather Out for Week 15

Zac Boyer of the Washington Times has the latest on Meriweather:

Sunday, Dec. 7

Meriweather Out for Week 14

The Washington Redskins confirmed that Brandon Meriweather is out for Week 14:

Friday, Dec. 5

Meriweather Listed as Doubtful for Week 14

The Redskins updated Meriweather's status on Friday:

Monday, Dec. 1

Meriweather Suffers Toe Injury

Brian McNally of 106.7 The Fan provided the details on Meriweather's status, along with what Washington will likely to do make up for his absence:

Phillip Thomas is the top candidate to take over in Meriweather's stead. The 2013 fourth-round pick out of Fresno State racked up 84 tackles, eight interceptions and three defensive touchdowns in his final college campaign (h/t CFBStats.com) but has yet to make a considerable impact in the pros.     

This could be Thomas' chance to shine after his own injuries, including a Lisfranc sprain in his rookie year and other issues, have held him back. Meanwhile, Meriweather's future will be even more up in the air if he can't play the rest of the year as he's an unrestricted free agent this offseason.