Kevin Durant pens an emotional message for Luke McCaffrey after Commanders WR's devastating collarbone injury

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey sustained a broken collarbone in the team's Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

McCaffrey was struck hard in the right shoulder and landed awkwardly on his left side while returning the ball during the game's kickoff. It was confirmed that he has a fractured collarbone, and he is expected to be placed on injured reserve.

One day after sustaining the injury, McCaffrey shared a series of pictures on Instagram, receiving supportive messages, including from NBA star Kevin Durant.

"Get well soon, brother. Preciate what you do for us," Durant wrote.

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Durant grew up in the D.C. area and is a fan of the Commanders. He previously said that he wants to be a part of the ownership team and has shown interest in the franchise. Durant also attended practices as a fan.

McCaffrey, selected by Washington in the third-round pick in 2024, has 11 receptions for 203 yards and three touchdowns in eight games this season. Chris Moore and Jaylin Lane will likely play more on offense in his absence.

Luke McCaffrey and Jayden Daniels among the Washington Commanders who sustained injuries in Week 9

Luke McCaffrey was not the only Commanders player who sustained what is likely to be a season-ending injury during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. The team did not perform well, but its injury situation got worse.

Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow in the fourth quarter and is expected to be sidelined long-term.

Daniels was first thought to have suffered an elbow fracture, which would have held him out for the rest of the season. However, it was confirmed that he avoided a bone fracture. The dislocated elbow diagnosis is still a serious and could keep him out for up to 10 weeks, depending on the extent of ligament damage.

Veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the campaign. He was part of trade rumors before getting injured.

Other Commanders players also exited the game due to injuries, including cornerback Trey Amos, who left twice because of a hip issue.

Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez