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Redskins' Adam Hayward to miss season after tearing ACL in right knee

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.