Starting Redskins tight end Niles Paul
The first-team Washington Redskins offense received a huge blow Thursday evening in its 2015 preseason opener, when starting tight end Niles Paul suffered a gruesome left ankle injury.
Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said the injury -- classified as a fracture or a dislocation -- will keep Paul out for the season.
"It’s a huge loss for us, really," Gruden said. "One, he’s a great player, he’s worked so hard to get himself where he is, but two, he’s a great leader for this football team and the staff and the players, we’re sick about it right now, and he’s going to be okay, I’m sure, but it’s a major loss for us.