Emmanuel Forbes, the Washington Commanders' first-round cornerback, has faced significant challenges at the beginning of his NFL journey. After a disappointing rookie season due to coaching issues, he entered this year with uncertainty about his future.

Unfortunately, Forbes suffered a thumb injury in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and requires surgery to address a torn UCL. This setback comes as the Commanders' defense struggled, allowing 37 points in their season opener. Noah Igbinoghene is expected to take Forbes' place during his recovery.