Commanders WR/PR Jaylin Lane fractured, dislocated ankle in London, likely done for season
Tests confirmed Jaylin Lane suffered a fracture and dislocation of his ankle in Sunday's London game, and the Commanders' punt returner is likely done for the season
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Commanders punt returner and wide receiver Jaylin Lane suffered a fracture and dislocation of his ankle in Sunday's game against the Colts in London, tests confirmed, and he is likely done for the season.
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet): #Commanders punt returner and WR Jaylin Lane suffered a fracture and dislocation of his ankle, tests confirmed, and he is likely done for the season. Lane's ankle has now been stabilized and the speedster is undergoing further tests from the injury in London.
Lane's ankle has been stabilized, and the speedster is undergoing further tests from the injury in London. The injury is a significant blow to Washington's return game and receiver depth, as Lane had carved out a role as the team's primary punt returner, bringing a burst that made him a threat to flip field position on any given snap.
The Commanders were already navigating a thin receiver group, and losing Lane for the year compounds that. Washington will need to find a new punt returner and lean on its remaining wideouts as it moves past the London trip. Further tests will determine the full extent of the damage, but the early prognosis points to a lost season for the second-year speedster.