Football is a tough sport. The game between the Washington Commanders and the San Francisco 49ers was another such reminder. Christian Holmes, CB for the Commanders, dealt with an unfortunate event while on the field. What exactly went wrong?

The 26-year-old Holmes was drafted by the Commanders last year and he had a sensational 2022 by rookie standards. The Commanders have had a tough season, but now this new injury would be like rubbing salt on their wounds.

Christian Holmes goes back to the locker room early

One of the best teams in the NFL visited the Commanders this week. And the 49ers were in their groove, winning the game in the fourth quarter. After an offensive play from the 49ers in the red zone, Holmes was conversing with former Commander Trent Williams. But once their conversation was done, Holmes collapsed to the ground.

His teammates and fans were shocked. Soon trainers rushed to the CB, and he was taken back to the locker room. Even though during the play, Holmes did not look to sustain any injuries to his head, the Commanders ruled him out with a concussion. He also had a look of confusion on the cart as he was being treated.

Still in his sophomore year in the NFL, Holmes would now be subjected to the concussion protocols by the NFL. The protocols state that a concussed player cannot play for the next 2 weeks. And with only one week left in this season, Holmes’ season is finished. But what’s in the bag for him and the Commanders?

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The Commanders need serious changes

The last few decades have not been kind to the Commanders. Their last championship win came in 1991 and in the last decade, the team has seen the playoffs only twice. The last time they were in the playoffs was in the 2020 season, but they lost the wildcard round game against the Buccaneers.

HC Ron Riveria can see the writing on the wall with several reports suggesting that he will be fired at the end of the season. So, when Holmes does come back in the next season, he’ll possibly be playing under a new coach.

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