Commanders' Forbes Jr. Faces Thumb Surgery After Week 1 Injury

The 2023 first-round pick will undergo surgery for a torn UCL, impacting Washington's struggling secondary.

Emmanuel Forbes Jr., a 2023 first-round pick, will have surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb.
Forbes sustained the injury during the Commanders' season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The recovery timeline is uncertain, with the possibility of being placed on injured reserve, which would sideline him for at least four games.
Forbes struggled during his rookie season and the Week 1 game, leading to speculation about a potential trade to the Cleveland Browns.
Washington's new coaching staff, led by Dan Quinn, appears to have limited confidence in Forbes, who has faced performance and injury challenges.