Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise will miss the remainder of the season due to a right quadiceps injury, ESPN reported on Friday.
Wise was carted off the field after a defender landed on his leg during an extra-point attempt in the second quarter of Washington’s 27-18 loss to the host Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
Several Commanders teammates surrounded Wise and offered encouraging words as he was placed on the cart.
Wise, 31, took to Instagram on Friday to express his gratitude for all of the well wishes he received.
“I’m truly grateful for all the love, prayers, and support I’ve received,” he posted. “This was an unfortunate experience, but when you give so much to the game and do everything you can to improve for yourself and for your team’s success it can feel like