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Commanders’ Jaylin Lane Suffers Season-Ending Ankle Injury in London

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC · How we work

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Washington Commanders rookie Jaylin Lane fractured and dislocated his left ankle in London, ending his season.
He was returning a punt in the third quarter of the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Medical staff stabilized his ankle and said further tests are needed before travel back to the U.S.
Team and NFL reporters said the injury will likely keep Lane out for the rest of the 2026 season.

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Washington Commanders rookie Jaylin Lane fractured and dislocated his left ankle in London, ending his season.
He was returning a punt in the third quarter of the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Medical staff stabilized his ankle and said further tests are needed before travel back to the U.S.
Team and NFL reporters said the injury will likely keep Lane out for the rest of the 2026 season.