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Leo Chenal Injury Update

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Leo Chenal will undergo season-ending neck surgery after the injury he suffered against Seattle.

Current Status

StatusInjured
Injuryneck
Practice—
Game status—
Expected returnOut for remainder of 2026 season

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Washington loses a linebacker who started two of its first three games and had already taken on added responsibility while Frankie Luvu was sidelined. Chenal's season-ending absence thins the second level and puts more work on the remaining linebacker rotation.

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Injury timeline

Leo Chenal Injury History

2 updates · Latest September 28, 2026

Leo Chenal Set for Season-Ending Neck Surgery

neck · Season-ending neck surgery planned · Return: Out for remainder of 2026 season

Leo Chenal will undergo season-ending neck surgery after the injury he suffered against Seattle.

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Leo Chenal Ruled Out With Neck Injury

neck · Game: Out (Week 3 vs. SEA)

Leo Chenal suffered a neck injury against Seattle, was taken off the field on a stretcher and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

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