Commanders' Deatrich Wise carted off after leg injury against Packers
Defensive end left Lambeau Field in visible distress after attempting to block an extra-point; medics and teammates converged as play was halted
Deatrich Wise was carted off the field after suffering a visibly severe leg injury during the Washington Commanders’ matchup with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night at Lambeau Field.
The injury occurred in the second quarter while Wise, the Commanders’ defensive end wearing No. 91, was attempting to block an extra-point attempt by Packers kicker Brandon McManus. Replays showed a Packers player land on Wise’s leg from behind as that player was being tackled, causing the leg to bend awkwardly. Medics rushed onto the turf and provided on-field treatment before Wise was placed on a cart and taken from the field. The crowd at Lambeau Field fell silent as teammates gathered around and several players took a knee near him.
Team staff and medical personnel assisted Wise as he received attention, and members of the Commanders remained near the sideline, visibly concerned, while the play was halted. Video shown on broadcasts captured Wise appearing distraught as he was moved off the field.
The incident brought an abrupt stoppage to the second-quarter sequence and drew immediate attention from teammates and fans. Officials and sideline medical crews were on the field throughout the stoppage. The Commanders had not immediately provided further details on Wise’s condition after he was removed from the playing surface.
Wise, a regular starter on Washington’s defensive line, has been a prominent presence in the team’s pass rush plans. The injury will likely be a point of focus for the Commanders’ medical staff and coaching personnel as they assess roster implications and any potential need for an update on his availability.
The NFL and the teams did not release an official diagnosis on the field. Further information about Wise’s status is expected to come from the Commanders’ medical staff and team communications in the hours and days following the game.
The play and its aftermath underscored the physical risks on special teams and prompted an emotional pause in the game as players and fans reacted to the injury at Lambeau Field.