 During Week 2, Orakpo recorded three solo tackles and a sack before exiting the 31-28 road loss against the St. Louis Rams after tearing his pectoral muscle.On September 18, 2012, the Redskins officially placed Orakpo on injured reserve after confirming he would have to undergo surgery to repair his torn pectoral muscle and would miss the rest of the season.Orakpo finished the season with five solo tackles, three pass deflections, and a sack in two games and starts.