Washington Commanders

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SEP 29, 2026

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.
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