McLaurin tears patellar tendon, out for season — SkimNews
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- Terry McLaurin tore the patellar tendon in his left knee during Monday's game against San Francisco, requiring season-ending surgery
- Dan Quinn confirmed McLaurin's injury and called him a foundational presence on and off the field, emphasizing the team will need others to step up
- Terry McLaurin has recorded 230 receiving yards on 15 catches this season, leading Washington, before finishing with one catch for 27 yards Monday
- Washington Commanders face a $34 million salary cap hit in 2028 if they keep McLaurin, who signed a three-year extension in 2025, but could save $8.5 million by releasing him
- Terry McLaurin missed seven games in 2025 and sat out a Week 4 matchup this season due to a hamstring injury, breaking a streak of 72 consecutive games played
- Stefon Diggs, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, and rookie Antonio Williams are expected to absorb McLaurin’s offensive role for the remainder of the season
Why it matters: McLaurin’s injury removes Washington’s top receiver and a locker room leader, forcing immediate offensive reshuffling while creating a costly cap decision: retain a 31-year-old coming off major injury or save $8.5 million by cutting him.
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