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Washington LB Leo Chenal carted off with a neck injury against Seattle

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 27). Washington LB Leo Chenal carted off with a neck injury against Seattle. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/washington-lb-leo-chenal-carted-off-with-a-neck-injury-against-seattle/article_b7734a36-6cf3-5c18-ad72-9f9914c7e58b.html

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Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal suffered a neck injury during a game against Seattle and was carted off the field in the second quarter. The incident occurred when Wilson from Seattle made a run with 6:38 left before halftime. As Chenal was being taken away, his teammates gathered around him and fans chanted his name; he managed to give a fist pump as he approached the tunnel.

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On Sunday during the Washington Commanders' home game against the Seattle Seahawks, linebacker Leo Chenal suffered a neck injury and was carted off the field in the second quarter. The incident occurred when Chenal tackled Emanuel Wilson, leading with his head, which caused him to compress his neck, rendering him motionless momentarily before medical personnel attended to him. Despite being carried off on a spine board, Chenal managed to give a fist pump and wave as he left the field. This is the second consecutive week that the Commanders have faced serious injury concerns, with Coach Dan Quinn visibly distressed by the event. The team announced that Chenal would not return to the game, dealing a significant blow to their defense after his strong performance in previous matches.

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