Washington Commanders starting left tackle Charles Leno Jr. will not play against the host Atlanta Falcons after his wife posted on social media Sunday that she had a miscarriage.
“Last night our baby girl, Paitynn Maui Leno, gained her wings unexpectedly,” Jen Leno posted on Twitter. “She came into this world just like her big sisters, quick & fierce, & was such a fighter. Thanks to everyone who has poured so much love & prayer into us throughout this journey. Rest easy sweet girl.”
They have three daughters and Paitynn was expected to be born in the spring, ESPN reported.
The Commanders (2-3) listed Leno as inactive for Sunday afternoon’s game due to a non-injury-related personal matter.
Leno, 32, is in his third season with Washington and has started all 39 games he played, including the first five this season. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played in 102 games (94 starts) from 2014-20.
In addition to Leno, other players on the inactive list for the Commanders were cornerback Christian Holmes, defensive end K.J. Henry, guard Chris Paul, tight end Curtis Hodges and wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley.
Inactive players for the Falcons (3-2) were quarterback Logan Woodside, cornerback Clark Phillips, offensive lineman Kyle Hinton, tight end John FitzPatrick and defensive linemen Eli Ankou, Ta’Quon Graham and Joe Gaziano.
–Field Level Media
