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Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal out for season with neck injury

Original: Commanders LB Leo Chenal to have season-ending neck surgery https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7639933/2026/09/28/leo-chen

Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal will undergo season-ending neck surgery, according to a report by The Athletic. The injury, reportedly sustained against the Seahawks, removes a key contributor from the Commanders' defense for the rest of the NFL season and raises questions about the team's linebacker depth going forward.

Why now: Fans are reacting to the loss of a starting linebacker for the remainder of the season.

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• Commanders LB Leo Chenal to have season-ending neck surgery https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7639933/2026/09/28/leo-chenal-injury-commanders-seahawks/ # Sports # Football # NFL · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2

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