Court: Former Washington Commanders player can get workers’ comp for training camp injury

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 753

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A former Washington Commanders football player who ruptured his Achilles tendon during training camp in 2023 is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for the injury, the Appellate Court of Maryland ruled this week.

The Wednesday ruling upheld an earlier Prince George’s County Circuit Court decision that said Curtis Brooks, who signed with the team Aug. 3, 2023, to play on the defensive line, was a “covered employee” when his injury happened three days later during …

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