After suffering a lower leg injury during Wednesday’s practice, numerous reports surfaced indicating that Washington Redskins linebacker Junior Galette likely tore his Achilles tendon.
Albert Breer of the NFL Network is reporting that an MRI has confirmed the Redskins’ worst nightmare. Galette did in fact tear his Achilles and he is done for the season.
Per source, the MRI confirmed that Redskins OLB Junior Galette tore his Achilles.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) August 26, 2015
This is not only a huge blow to Washington’s defense, but also to Galette’s pockets.