Bakersfield, CA, September 27, 2026 —

Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal sustained a neck injury and was removed from the field on a cart during a game against the Seattle team. The incident occurred in Landover, Maryland.

The specifics of the play that led to Chenal’s injury were not detailed in the initial report. Following the injury, medical personnel attended to Chenal on the field before he was transported off via cart. Further information regarding the severity of his condition or immediate medical assessment was not immediately available.

Chenal, a linebacker for the Commanders, was participating in the game against the Seattle team at the time of the incident. The location of the game was Landover, Maryland.

Details regarding the timeline of the injury within the game, the prognosis for Chenal, or any subsequent actions taken by the team were not provided. The team’s medical staff will likely conduct further evaluations to determine the extent of the injury and the player’s potential return to play.


Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.

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