​The Washington Commanders played the Indianapolis Colts in London on Sunday and lost 13-30, falling to 1-3. Unfortunately, the Commanders couldn’t finish the international game unscathed, as several players exited with injuries. Standout return specialist Jaylin Lane suffered a gruesome left ankle injury during a kick return in the third quarter after getting rolled up. Lane was carted into the locker room and remained in London overnight to have his ankle stabilized and to undergo further testing.The Washington Commanders deliver brutal news for standout returnerNov 13, 2025; Madrid, Spain; Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane (83) catches the ball during practice at Ciudad Deportiva del Real Madrid. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesAccording to Ian Rapoport, Jaylin Lane suffered a fractured and dislocated left ankle. As a result, he is expected to miss the rest of the season. This is brutal news for the Commanders’ special teams unit, as Lane finished eighth in the NFL with 314 punt return yards in his rookie season and first with two punt return touchdowns. In addition, the former fourth-round pick was tenth this season with 295 kick return yards and fifth with 84 punt return yards.#Commanders punt returner and WR Jaylin Lane suffered a fracture and dislocation of his ankle, tests confirmed, and he is likely done for the season.Lane’s ankle has now been stabilized and the speedster is undergoing further tests from the injury in London. https://t.co/TF5E4ylDL1— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 5, 2026Who takes over as the punt returner?Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams(0) watches the Tigers play Troy from the sidelines during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 6, 2025.Antonio Williams is a candidate to become the Commanders’ punt returner. Williams returned 39 punts for 351 yards during his four-year college career at Clemson, including a career-high 17 punt returns for 164 yards in 2024. The third-round pick filled in in Week 4 but called for a fair catch on the Colts’ lone punt of the second half.More Commanders news Washington Commanders: Reveal Week 4 Fate of Pro Bowl Signal-Caller Washington Commanders Signing Veteran Playmaker Ahead of Week 4 vs. Indianapolis Colts The post Washington Commanders: Deliver Brutal News for Standout Returner appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.