Adam Hayward tore the ACL in his right knee in the Washington Redskins‘ preseason victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and will miss the season, a person familiar with the situation confirmed Friday morning after the results of an MRI examination were reviewed.
A backup inside linebacker, Hayward was the special teams captain last season. His injury means two of the Redskins‘ most respected leaders on special teams have sustained season-ending injuries in as many weeks. Tight end Niles Paul broke his left ankle in the Redskins‘ preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Aug.