A Packers star had to leave the game Sunday
The shorthanded Green Bay Packers lost another player during their game Sunday. Packers star defender Rashan Gary had to leave the game as the Packers trailed the Washington Commanders in the second half. The game was a pivotal one for the Packers. Losing the team’s sack leader didn’t help the defense in the fourth quarter.
According to multiple reports, Gary was slow to get up after a hit and was looked at by medical staff. He left the field.
Rashan Gary was slow to get off the field. He's now being looked at by the medical people on the sideline.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 23, 2022
Rashan Gary just jogged into the tunnel.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) October 23, 2022
According to a statement by the Packers, Gary is being evaluated for a concussion.
#Packers injury update: LB Rashan Gary is being evaluated for a concussion. #GBvsWAS
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 23, 2022
The Packers announced Gary was out for the game in an updated statement.
Rashan Gary (concussion) is out for the game. https://t.co/11KX8X9jYt
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 23, 2022
This is not good for Gary or the Packers. Concussions are a serious and scary thing in the NFL. Hopefully, Gary does not have a serious concussion. A serious concussion would be costly for his mental health and the Packers’ season. The Packers were trailing the Commanders by one score late in the fourth quarter. Depending on the outcome, the Packers could be playing the Buffalo Bills next week with a losing record.