Sources: Leo Chenal to have season-ending neck surgery
Key Points:
- Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal will undergo season-ending neck surgery following an injury sustained during the team's 33-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
- Chenal was injured in the second quarter after leading with his head while tackling Seahawks' Emanuel Wilson and was immediately carted off the field.
- Despite the injury, Chenal reportedly had feeling in all extremities and was taken to a hospital as a precaution.
- Chenal was starting in place of the injured Frankie Luvu, who missed his second consecutive game due to a groin injury.
- The injury and subsequent surgery mark a significant loss for the Commanders as they continue their season.