Silence fell over the field on Thursday night as Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. lay motionless, surrounded by a wall of teammates. Just moments before, he had collapsed during an extra-point attempt, gripping his left leg as emotions surged. By the time he was taken off the field, nearly the entire Washington sideline had gathered around him, a striking image of unity in a tough sport. Later, the worst possible outcome was revealed: a season-ending quad injury, confirmed by sources to Adam Schefter of ESPN. But instead of anger or despair, Wise chose hope.
In an emotional post on Instagram with a carousel of photos of him being taken off the field and his kids on the stands, Wise thanked fans for their prayers and support. He shares a message rooted in faith