"Deatrich Wise Jr.'s status for the game on Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers was in doubt. The veteran defensive end left a hugely positive impression in Week 1 as the Commanders toppled the New York Giants, but he'd come out of it with a knee issue that was handled with extreme care. Wise didn't practice much, but neither did anyone else."
"It didn't take long for that to unravel. Wise lost the explosiveness and core base against the run that saw him dominate the Giants. Things got even worse soon after, when the former Arkansas standout got carted off the field. This came on a special-teams play, of all things. And it looked like the troublesome knee that threatened his participation finally became his undoing."
"This would be a body blow to an edge-rushing room that already lacks quality depth. The Commanders would be left relying on Jacob Martin or 2024 seventh-round pick Javontae Jean-Baptiste to fill the void. They also have Von Miller, but asking him to fill an every-down role at this late stage of his career is unfair and unrealistic in equal measure."
Washington entered the season with the NFL's oldest roster, offering experience but increasing injury risk, especially on short weeks. Deatrich Wise Jr. was questionable after a knee issue following a strong Week 1 performance, yet was activated after a positive pre-game workout. He lost explosiveness, struggled against the run, and was carted off on a special-teams play, raising concerns about the knee. Tests will determine severity, but Wise could miss significant time or the season, threatening pass-rush depth and forcing reliance on Jacob Martin, Javontae Jean-Baptiste, and limited Von Miller snaps.
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