Commanders' Deatrich Wise Jr. suffers season-ending quadriceps injury

Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a season ending quadriceps injury that will require surgery during Thursday night’s 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, according to a league source. Wise was carted off in the second quarter after the incident on a Packers extra point attempt, and the team subsequently ruled him out for the remainder of the game.

The injury occurred when Wise, rushing on the kicking unit, tangled with Packers linemen and fell with his leg bending at an awkward angle. Teammates and medical staff attended to him on the field for several minutes before he was loaded onto a cart. Players on the bench came onto the field and many took a knee as Wise was escorted to the locker room. Video replay showed a Packers blocker falling on Wise’s right leg, contributing to the injury.

Initial reports identified the injury as a quadriceps issue. The league source said Wise will miss the rest of the season and is expected to undergo surgery. Wise posted on Instagram Friday that he was grateful for the outpouring of support and acknowledged the difficult path ahead while expressing faith and an intent to focus on recovery.