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Commanders’ Will Harris Suffers Fractured Fibula in Win Over Raiders

Further tests will determine his treatment plan, defining the timeline.

Overview

  • The starting safety left Washington’s 41-24 Week 3 victory over Las Vegas with a fractured fibula, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
  • He is out for the foreseeable future, with a multi-week absence likely and injured reserve considered, according to Pro Football Rumors’ summary of reports.
  • Imaging will clarify whether surgery is necessary, with reported projections ranging from roughly six to 12 weeks without surgery to three to six months if surgery is required.
  • Rookie Tyler Owens is expected to step in at safety, while Jeremy Reaves and Percy Butler are candidates for expanded roles in the secondary.
  • Harris is in his first season with Washington after signing a two-year deal and had 11 tackles and a forced fumble through three games.