Battlehawks Lose QB Manny Wilkins for Season Due to Injury

St. Louis Battlehawks quarterback Manny Wilkins suffered a severe right Achilles injury early in the team's Week 4 loss to the Arlington Renegades, ending his United Football League season. The injury occurred on a quarterback draw, causing Wilkins to collapse untouched and fumble, which led to an Arlington defensive touchdown. Wilkins, who had performed well in his starting role with over 498 passing yards and a player of the week honor, was carted off with an air cast. Max Duggan, a recent TCU standout, replaced Wilkins but struggled to generate offensive momentum, as the Battlehawks suffered their second consecutive loss and dropped to a 2-2 record. Head coach Anthony Becht expressed confidence in Duggan's ability to step up with a full week of preparation. The team will look to regroup with Duggan as starter and Chevan Cordeiro as backup going forward.