The Washington Commanders experienced two severe injuries during their game against the Green Bay Packers.
Read more: Commanders’ Deatrich Wise Jr Carted Off Field With Significant Injury
Running back Austin Ekeler suffered an Achilles injury, and is believed to have tore the Achilles, though that has yet to be confirmed. Also, defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. was carted off the field after being folded on during an extra point try.
Now, Wise has spoken out about the injury on social media, thanking everyone for the support.
“I’m truly grateful for all the love, prayers, and support I’ve received. This was an unfortunate experience, but when you give so much to the game and do everything you can to improve for yourself and for your team’s success it can feel like there’s a lot to play for. When you stop, it can feel like everything around you stops too.
“But I know the best healer 🙏🏾. God only puts us through what we can handle, and every challenge carries a lesson. Out of every test comes growth, shaping us into who we need to become to accomplish the goals we set from the start.
“I’m on the path to becoming the highest version of myself. And on the bright side i get spend on time with my family and my sons 😁🙏🏾 #wiseup,” Wise’s post reads.
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The Commanders have yet to confirm the severity of the injury that Wise sustained, but it could be season-ending, at least according to the post that the defensive end shared above.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport has stated that the injury is season-ending, but that has yet to be confirmed.
Wise picked up five sacks in 2024 as a member of the New England Patriots, where he spent the majority of his career. After eight seasons with the team, he signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Commanders in 2025.
Wise was expected to be an integral part of the defensive line, but it is looking like he may need some time to heal to make it back to the field.
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