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Commanders' Jaylin Lane Ruled Out for Second Half vs. Eagles With Ankle Injury

Washington turns to Mike Sainristil on punts following the rookie returner's early exit.

Overview

  • Lane was injured on a first-quarter punt return after taking a helmet to his lower leg and went from the sideline tent to the locker room.
  • He was initially listed as questionable before being ruled out shortly before the second half began.
  • The rookie logged one punt return and had no targets on offense before leaving the game.
  • A fourth-round pick from Virginia Tech, Lane has been one of the league's top punt returners this season with a 14.3-yard average and two touchdowns, including a 90-yard score in Week 3.
  • Cornerback Mike Sainristil is expected to handle punt returns in Lane's absence after briefly filling in earlier this season.