Apke (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Apke is likely heading to the Commanders' injured reserve and may need surgury, which could put his 2023 season in jeopardy, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Apke will sign a one-year contract with the Commanders on Sunday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Apke was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Washington placed Apke (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Apke started seven of 16 games during the 2020 season, recording 35 tackles (25 solo) and two pass defenses.

Apke will start at free safety Sunday against the Bengals, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Apke will serve as a backup to Deshazor Everett during Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Apke made eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Eagles.

Apke (knee) will have a shot to compete for a full-time starting role during training camp, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.