Leno (hip) announced his retirement from the NFL via his personal Instagram account Tuesday.
Leno turned 34 years old last week and hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since the 2023 season with the Commanders. He underwent hip surgery during the 2024 offseason and has been out of the league since. Over the course of his 10-year playing career, Leno appeared in 149 regular-season contests, making 141 starts. He spent his first seven seasons with the Bears before a three-year stint with Washington.
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Charles Leno: Undergoing hip surgery
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Leno, who was released by the Commanders on Friday, is scheduled to undergo hip surgery this week, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Leno, whose release saved Washington roughly $7.3 million in cap space, has been a solid starter at left tackle since being drafted by the Bears in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Three of Leno's four missed games last season were due to a hip injury, which it looks like his upcoming surgery should address. Barring any setbacks in his recovery, the 32-year-old should garner interest as a short-term starter on the open market.
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Commanders' Charles Leno: Won't play versus Jets
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Leno (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Leno sustained a calf injury in the Commanders' Week 15 loss to the 49ers. In his absence, Cornelius Lucas will start at left tackle for Sunday's contest.
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Commanders' Charles Leno: Won't return Sunday
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Leno (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
With Leno out, Cornelius Lucas will fill in at left tackle for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
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Commanders' Charles Leno: Ready to go for Week 7
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Leno (personal) was a full participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.
Leno was unavailable for Washington's 24-16 win over Atlanta in Week 6 due to personal reasons. He now appears ready to go for the team's Week 7 matchup on the road versus the Giants.
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Commanders' Charles Leno: Won't play Sunday
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Leno (personal) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.
With Leno out and Braeden Daniels (shoulder) on injured reserve, Cornelius Lucas is set to start at left tackle.
