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The Washington Football Team placed center Chase Roullier on injured reserve Tuesday. The move was expected after Roullier was injured in Sunday’s loss to the Broncos and carted off the field with a leg injury.
We have placed Chase Roullier on the Reserve/Injured List 🙏 https://t.co/dqjCz1TFis pic.twitter.com/rHE2yUsISt
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 2, 2021
When Roullier left the game, Washington initially said Roullier would not return due to an ankle injury. In head coach Ron Rivera’s Monday presser, he didn’t offer an update on Roullier or left guard Ereck Flowers, but Ben Standig of The Athletic confirmed on Monday the bad news.
Roullier was diagnosed with a fractured fibula.
This is difficult news for Washington as Roullier is Washington’s most reliable offensive lineman and had started all but two games since the beginning of the 2018 season.
Tyler Larsen is now Washington’s starting center for the remainder of the season. The 30-year-old Larsen spent five seasons with the Carolina Panthers before signing with Washington in March. He has appeared in 73 career games, making 18 starts.
To replace Roullier’s spot on the roster, Washington activated rookie safety Darrick Forrest.