Commanders’ Terry McLaurin Injury Draws Candid Response From Dan Quinn
The Washington Commanders suffered a significant blow after star wide receiver Terry McLaurin was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.
The injury occurred in the first quarter of Monday’s 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. His absence leaves a massive void, depriving the Commanders of one of their key offensive assets.
“Man, he brings a lot on and off the field,” head coach Dan Quinn said via ESPN. “It’s a big hit, and we’ll lean on a number of guys.”
McLaurin finishes the 2026 season with 15 catches on 27 targets for 230 receiving yards and a touchdown in five games. His production was on pace below his typical standards, but he remained a significant part of the offensive game plan.
When healthy, he has proven to be one of the league’s consistently productive wide receivers. He had posted five straight seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards and 75 catches.
However, it has been the injury bug that has plagued him over the last two seasons. He missed seven games last year, which has snowballed into him struggling to stay on the field.
McLaurin had previously missed Week 4 action against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hamstring injury.
The latest health issue has now cast a cloud over his future, as he’s in the first year of his three-year extension, worth up to $97 million, that he signed in 2025.
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The contract allows the team to either release him after the season or restructure his deal. He will either count $34 million against the salary cap in 2027 and $39.5 million in 2028.
If the Commanders release him, the team would save around $8.5 million on the cap next year.
