For the second consecutive season, the Washington Commanders have placed two starting centers on season-ending injured reserve. Washington announced Monday it had placed center Tyler Larsen on injured reserve after he injured his knee in the Week 13 tie against the New York Giants.
Not long after Larsen went to the ground, the medical cart came to the field to pick him up. Not much was said about Larsen’s condition after the game as the Commanders wanted to get a second opinion, but Monday’s news was bad for Larsen and the team.
Larsen tore his Achilles in Week 14 last year and worked his way back earlier this season. After starting center Chase Roullier was lost for the season in Week 2, the Commanders used Wes Schweitzer at center, but he suffered a concussion. Washington then started newly-signed Nick Martin at center until Larsen returned in Week 6. Larsen’s return stabilized an offensive line that had struggled early in the season
Schweitzer returned last week, but the Commanders may keep him at guard, meaning Martin could be back at center Sunday for the game against the Giants.
Larsen tweeted about the terrible field conditions at MetLife Stadium last week.
— Tyler Larsen (@TylerLarsen58) December 5, 2022
Losing Larsen is a difficult blow for Washington’s offensive line.
