Redskins Lose Cornerback Chris Culliver for Season to Torn ACL

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Toni L. Sandys/ The Washington Post via Getty Images(ASHBURN, Va.) — Washington Redskins cornerback Chris Culliver will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL, according to ESPN.

Culliver injured his right knee in practice Thursday while he was jumping to defend a pass. An MRI confirmed the injury.

Culliver missed three games earlier this season due to swelling in his left knee. and another because of a suspension. He was also awaiting a second opinion on a shoulder injury that he had this past week at Carolina.

Culliver is the sixth starter to be lost for the season for Washington.

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