Commanders WR Jaylin Lane carted off after leg injury against Colts

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Commanders WR Jaylin Lane carted off after leg injury against Colts
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane suffered a serious leg injury while returning a kickoff in the second half of their Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Lane was evaluated for a concussion earlier but returned to the field before the ankle injury occurred. His left ankle twisted awkwardly, leading to him being carted off. This injury follows the absence of veteran receiver Terry McLaurin due to a hamstring issue, further impacting the Commanders' receiving corps. Lane did not record any receptions in the game but had returns totaling 80 yards on three kickoffs and 17 yards on two punts.

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  • •Jaylin Lane suffered a gruesome ankle injury against the Colts.
  • •Lane was evaluated for a concussion but returned to play.
  • •He recorded three kickoff returns for 80 yards before the injury.
  • •Terry McLaurin was already sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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Commanders WR Jaylin Lane suffered a gruesome leg injury in the second half of the Week 4 game vs Colts.

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