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Commanders' Robert Henry Jr. struggles in preseason loss to Lions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:51 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Commanders' Robert Henry Jr. struggles in preseason loss to Lions

Summary

In a Week 2 preseason matchup on August 22, the Washington Commanders fell to the Detroit Lions 17-13. Rookie running back Robert Henry Jr. faced a setback, recording 4 carries for -3 yards and losing a fumble on a kick return. This display contrasted sharply with his 75-yard performance against the Miami Dolphins the previous week. Fellow rookie Kaytron Allen had a more productive outing with 10 carries for 30 yards, bolstering his position on the team's depth chart while diminishing Henry's chances for a roster spot.

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By the Numbers

•Commanders fall to Lions 17-13 in Week 2 preseason game
•Robert Henry Jr. records 4 carries for -3 yards
•Henry loses fumble on kick return, hindering his progress
•Kaytron Allen tallies 10 carries for 30 yards
•Henry's performance raises questions about his roster spot

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2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders’ Breakout Preseason Star Suffers Setback in ‘Momentum’

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A breakout preseason star for the Washington Commanders "crashed back down to earth" against the Detroit Lions in Week 2. The post Commanders’ Breakout Preseason Star Suffers Setback in ‘Momentum’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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