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Commanders Lose McLaurin to Knee Injury in Defeat to 49ers
Washington falls 23-17 as key wide receiver suffers apparent significant knee issue during first-quarter play.
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Injury Details
Terry McLaurin left the field on a cart with his left leg in an air cast after hurting his knee on a route during the opening quarter. The injury occurred on third-and-9 with 2:16 remaining in the period, when the quarterback was sacked. Coach Dan Quinn described the knee problem as potentially significant, with further testing scheduled for the next day.
McLaurin's Contributions
Earlier in the game McLaurin recorded a 27-yard reception that set up a field goal on the team's initial drive. He ranks second on the squad with 15 catches and leads in receiving yards with 230 along with one touchdown. At age 31, he had missed a Week 4 contest due to a hamstring issue but returned the following week before sitting out seven games in 2025, which ended a streak of 72 straight appearances.
Team Losses and Future Outlook
McLaurin had signed a three-year extension before last season that carries a $34 million salary-cap charge in 2027 and $39.5 million in 2028. Washington may need to restructure the deal after the current season or face $25.5 million in dead money upon a release.
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