Terry McLaurin Carts Off With Knee Injury — SkimNews
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- Terry McLaurin was carted off the field late in the first quarter with a left knee injury after going down while running a route, unable to walk to the sideline under his own power
- Washington Commanders lost McLaurin for the rest of the game, deepening an already severe injury crisis that includes Jayden Daniels (elbow), Laremy Tunsil (triceps), and Jacory Croskey-Merritt (IR)
- Terry McLaurin had recorded a 27-yard catch earlier in the game and leads the Commanders with 230 receiving yards this season despite missing Week 4 due to a hamstring issue
- Commanders saw their offensive depth tested as Stefon Diggs, Chig Okonkwo, and rookie Antonio Williams are expected to take on larger roles in McLaurin’s absence
- Terry McLaurin, drafted in the third round in 2019, has been a consistent performer for Washington and is now facing an uncertain recovery timeline after being placed in an air cast
Why it matters: The Commanders lose their leading receiver in a season already derailed by injuries to key players like Daniels and Tunsil, increasing offensive strain on a depleted roster and threatening their ability to compete in a weak NFC East. The timing worsens a growing crisis just as the team seeks momentum.
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