Terry McLaurin has been a driving force behind the Washington Commanders’ offense since the franchise selected him in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The wide receiver has established himself as one of the franchise’s most important players, earning respect for his on-field production and leadership.
However, McLaurin couldn’t play the last two games for the Commanders due to injury. He will also miss Thursday’s Week 10 game against the New York Giants and the remainder of the 2026 season. There is no official return date, and his rehabilitation will determine his availability in 2027.
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What Happened to Terry McLaurin? When Will He Return to the Game?
McLaurin sustained the injury late in the first quarter of Washington’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With 2:16 remaining in the opening quarter, the wide receiver went down while attempting to make a cut during his route.
After the game, head coach Dan Quinn said that the team feared McLaurin had suffered a serious injury. The subsequent medical evaluations confirmed those concerns, revealing a torn patellar tendon that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.
This is not the first time McLaurin has dealt with an injury this season. He missed Washington’s Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts after suffering a hamstring injury two days before the game.
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However, McLaurin managed to return the following week. He also missed seven games last season, snapping a streak of 72 consecutive regular-season games played.
What’s Next for McLaurin in Washington?
McLaurin, who ranks No. 47 in the PFN’s NFL WR Impact Rankings with a 72.4 grade, has established himself as one of Washington’s most respected figures, both on and off the field. Following his injury against San Francisco, general manager Adam Peters even visited him on the field before joining him in the locker room.
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During his weekly appearance on The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan, Peters discussed McLaurin’s importance to the franchise, praising the leadership and respect he commands throughout the locker room and during practices and games.
“Not only on the field but off the field, his leadership,” Peters said. “He was a captain, a captain in every sense of the word on and off the field for us this year.”
“So for all of the work that he put in, as good as he has looked, as good as he has been playing. For that to happen to him on something like that, you are just gutted. You feel for him.”
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However, McLaurin’s injury has also raised questions about his long-term future with the Commanders. He signed a three-year contract extension last year following a lengthy negotiation process.
The Commanders could restructure McLaurin’s deal or move on from him after the season, though either decision would carry salary-cap implications. If the team retains his current deal without making any adjustments, he would carry a $34 million salary-cap hit in 2027.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.
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