Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a torn left quadriceps and will miss the remainder of the season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Wise was hurt in Thursday's 27-18 loss to Green Bay and would need season-ending surgery.
It's a blow to Washington's defense as the 6-foot-5, 280-pound Wise added strength and size. The Commanders signed him to a one-year deal in the offseason to help bolster a defense that ranked 30th against the run last season.
Washington is still awaiting final word on the severity of running back Austin Ekeler 's injury. He left the game with an Achilles injury the team feared was torn.
Two other starters, receiver Noah Brown and tight end John Bates both suffered groin injuries and left the game as well. It's uncertain the s