Commanders Kicker Seibert Placed on IR with Groin Injury

Team cites groin issue as reason for move

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:25am

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The Washington Commanders have placed kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve due to a groin injury, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Seibert will now be sidelined for at least the next four games as he recovers from the ailment.

Why it matters

Seibert's injury is a setback for the Commanders' special teams unit, as he had been handling kicking duties for the team. The team will now need to find a replacement kicker to fill in during his absence.

The details

Seibert was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, per comments from Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. The team cited Seibert's groin injury as the reason for the roster move. He will now be required to miss at least the next four games while on IR.

  • Seibert was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Austin Seibert

A kicker for the Washington Commanders who was placed on injured reserve due to a groin injury.

Dan Quinn

The head coach of the Washington Commanders who announced Seibert's placement on injured reserve.

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What they’re saying

“Seibert was placed on injured reserve Tuesday due to a groin injury.”

— Dan Quinn, Head Coach

What’s next

The Commanders will need to sign a new kicker to fill in for Seibert during his time on injured reserve.

The takeaway

Seibert's groin injury is a setback for the Commanders' special teams, and the team will have to find a temporary replacement to handle kicking duties while he recovers on injured reserve.