Thumb surgery to sideline Commanders CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr.
Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) reacts after being ejected for a personal foul during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. has a torn UCL in his thumb and will undergo surgery Friday, NFL Network reported.
The injury occurred in the Commanders' 37-20 Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Forbes made four tackles.
How long he will be out was not disclosed.
The Commanders selected Forbes with the No. 16 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Forbes, 23, made 38 tackles, defended 11 passes and intercepted one pass in 14 games (six starts) in his rookie season.
The Commanders (0-1) host the New York Giants (0-1) on Sunday.
--Field Level Media
Latest Betting
- MLB Playoff Game 3 Best Bets: Mariners vs Tigers, Blue Jays vs Yankees
- College Football Midweek Picks: Week 7 NCAA Best Bets
- Chiefs vs. Bills Jaguars Monday Night Football Week 5 Betting Predictions
- MLB Playoff Game 2 Best Bets: Dodgers vs Phillies, Cubs vs Brewers
- NFL Week 5 Best Bets: Colts, Jets, and Lions Picks Against the Spread
- MLB Playoff Game 2 Best Bets: Yankees vs Blue Jays, Tigers vs Mariners
- Patriots vs. Bills Sunday Night Football Week 5 Betting Predictions