LB Leo Chenal has neck surgery; Austin Ekeler signed; Jayden Daniels to practice this week
Chenal’s neck surgery is a confirmed, significant roster medical loss; Ekeler’s signing adds a veteran running-back option and Daniels’ return-to-practice status will be decided this week ahead of the London game.
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Chenal suffered a neck injury late in the second quarter vs. Seattle and was transported off the field on a cart.
Head coach Dan Quinn said Chenal underwent neck surgery Monday and that the procedure went well.
Reporting indicates the injury is season-ending and Chenal will be unavailable moving forward.
The Commanders signed free-agent running back Austin Ekeler on Monday to the active roster.
Quinn said the team expects Ekeler to travel to London and potentially play this weekend.
Ekeler spent the prior two seasons with Washington and had been recovering from a torn Achilles.
Daniels missed Sunday’s game with a dislocated left elbow but will return to practice “in some form or fashion” this week, per Dan Quinn.
The team flew to London Tuesday; Wednesday’s practice is expected to be light with ramp-up later in the week.
Quinn said he does not expect to know Daniels’ availability for Sunday’s game until later in the week.