Commanders’ Leo Chenal to miss remainder of season
Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal left Sunday's game and will miss the remainder of the season with a neck fracture.
The Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal is set to miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a neck injury in a Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Chenal was tackled by Seahawks running back Emmanuel Wilson, leading with his head and potentially injuring his neck. The severity of the injury became apparent when a cart was used to remove him from the field.
Chenal underwent surgery to address a fracture in his neck, with sources confirming that he has sensation in all his extremities and is expected to make a full recovery. This injury has left rookie Sonny Styles as the only healthy linebacker from the original top four, while Frankie Luvu has missed two games and Jordan Magee was placed on injured reserve.
With Chenal's absence, the Commanders will need to rely on the remaining linebackers to fill the void left by the second-ranked tackler and key defender.
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