Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal was carted off the field with a neck injury in the second quarter of the Commanders' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The injury occurred with 6:38 left in the half after Chenal tackled Seattle running back Emmanuel Wilson.
Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal carted off with neck injury in home opener
Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal was carted off the field with a neck injury in the second quarter of the Commanders' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The injury occurred with 6:38 left in the half after Chenal tackled Seattle running back Emmanuel Wilson.
The source states the replay showed Chenal lowering his head, causing the crown of his helmet to collide with the 226-pound running back's thigh pad.
The cart was brought out, medical staff rushed onto the field and the whole Commanders team came off the sideline to surround him as the stadium went silent.
Chenal had three tackles, including a goal-line stop a few plays before the injury. He got into the Commanders' lineup after an injury to starter Frankie Luvu in Week 1.
Chenal entered the matchup coming off a career-high 12 tackles last week against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
As Chenal was being carted off, fans chanted his name. He was able to give a fist pump as he neared the tunnel.
In a separate game, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field after being hit while sliding against USC, according to the report.
- The source does not state the severity of Chenal's neck injury or his current condition.
- The source does not state whether Chenal returned to the game or was taken to a hospital.
- The source does not state whether the Commanders or Seahawks issued statements about the injury.
- The source does not state the outcome of the Commanders-Seahawks game.
- The source does not state Dante Moore's condition after he was carted off.
- The source does not state Frankie Luvu's injury status.
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