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ESPN
Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a torn left quadriceps and will miss the remainder of the season, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Wise was hurt in Thursday’s 27-18 loss to Green Bay and would need season-ending surgery.
It’s a blow to Washington’s defense, as the 6-foot-5, 280-pound Wise added strength and size. The Commanders signed him to a one-year deal in the offseason to help bolster a defense that ranked 30th against the run last season.
Washington is still awaiting final word on the severity of running back Austin Ekeler‘s injury. He left the game with what the team fears is a torn Achilles.
Two other starters, receiver Noah Brown and tight end John Bates both suffered groin injuries and left the game as well. It’s uncertain the severity for both.
Washington Post (paywall)
“Thank you, Jerry! Thank you, Jerry!” That was the chant from the fans who stuck around Lambeau Field while Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons was being interviewed on the Prime Video set after Green Bay’s dominating win. The former Dallas Cowboys star, who was traded to the Packers in a stunning move just before the season, harassed Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels all night, generating eight pressures on 37 pass rushes and recording half a sack. Washington no longer has to face Parsons twice during the regular season. Thank you, Jerry, indeed.
Fail: The running game
After rushing for 220 yards against the Giants in Week 1, the Commanders managed only 51 yards on the ground against the Packers. Coming off his dazzling debut, rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt received as many carries (four) as there are letters in his nickname (Bill), which is not ideal. Austin Ekeler had 17 yards on eight attempts before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with an injury. Not even Daniels had success with his legs — he was limited to 17 yards on seven carries.
Hail: Trey Amos
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