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NFL·INJURY·October 4, 2026 12:16 PM ET

Jaylin Lane ruled out with ankle injury

Wide receiver was carted off the field following the play.

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WR Jaylin Lane (ankle) is out https://t.co/1a4lBgKhwG Via @Commanders on X

What happened: Jaylin Lane has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game after sustaining an ankle injury. The wide receiver was carted off the field following the play.

Why it matters: The mechanism of the injury prompted immediate concern for a severe structural issue, including a potential fracture and dislocation. Lane had previously been evaluated for a concussion earlier in the same contest before returning and suffering this lower-body trauma.

What to watch: Further imaging will be required to confirm the exact diagnosis and outline a expected recovery timeline.

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