Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Likely to miss multiple games
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McLaurin (quadriceps), who is listed out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, could be at risk of being sidelined through the Commanders' Week 12 bye, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After missing four straight games due to a quadriceps injury, McLaurin suffered an aggravation in his return to action in Monday's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs. The Commanders quickly ruled him out ahead of their Week 9 contest, and the wideout also appears likely to be held out for next Sunday's matchup with the Lions. Rapoport suggests that with a Week 12 bye on the horizon, the Commanders could be motivated to keep McLaurin sidelined for their Week 11 matchup with the Dolphins in Madrid to give the 30-year-old additional time to heal. For however long McLaurin is out, more volume in the passing attack will be available for wideout Deebo Samuel and tight end Zach Ertz, as well as the Commanders' other depth receivers.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Won't play this week
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McLaurin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Seattle, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
McLaurin returned from a four-game absence for Monday's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs, ultimately exiting in the fourth quarter after aggravating his quad injury. He'll now miss at least one more game, with Commanders coach Dan Quinn saying Wednesday that it's "too early to tell" if the wideout will be out beyond Week 9.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Downplays quad injury
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McLaurin said after Monday night's loss to the Chiefs that his quad is "alright," and he'll take it "day by day," Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
McLaurin left the game in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing by multiple touchdowns, so perhaps it was a bit precautionary on Washington's end to keep him out for the remainder of the contest. However, it does sound like the veteran wideout did aggravate the previous quad injury that kept him out the previous four games prior to his return to action Monday. The Commanders now are on a short week ahead of next Sunday's home game against the Seahawks. McLaurin should be considered questionable for the Week 9 affair.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Exits MNF with quad aggravation
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McLaurin (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Chiefs.
McLaurin was spotted on the sideline with his helmet on in the fourth quarter, but he didn't take the field with the offense and is being labeled as questionable. McLaurin, of course, missed the previous four games with a quad injury, so it appears as if he aggravated the issue. Prior to exiting, McLaurin reeled in three of four targets for 54 yards and one touchdown. Chris Moore, Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane would be in line for additional offensive reps while McLaurin is out.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Officially cleared for Week 8
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McLaurin (quadriceps) doesn't have a designation in advance of Monday's game against the Chiefs.
McLaurin's return in Week 8 will end a four-game absence due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained against the Raiders in Week 3. He and fellow wideout Deebo Samuel (heel) were full participants in practice all week, and their returns will boost a Commanders offense that will have Marcus Mariota serve as the starting quarterback in the absence of Jayden Daniels (hamstring). With McLaurin and Samuel back in the fold, there will be less targets to go around for the likes of Chris Moore, Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey and Zach Ertz.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Full practice Thursday
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McLaurin (quadriceps) practiced fully Thursday.
Both McLaurin and Deebo Samuel had no limitations to kick off Week 8 prep, indicating Washington's top two wide receivers are trending toward returning to action Monday at Kansas City. McLaurin himself has missed the last four games due to a quad injury but was seen cutting hard during individual drills at Thursday's session, per Commanders writer Ben Standig.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Set to return to practice
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Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that McLaurin (quadriceps) is on track to practice this week, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
McLaurin was listed as a limited participant in practice last Wednesday, then was held out of sessions Thursday and Friday before being ruled out for a fourth straight game in this past Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Cowboys. The wideout looks like he'll be ready to return to the field in some fashion when the Commanders kick off Week 8 prep Thursday. Washington could get both of its top wideouts back this week, as Quinn added that Deebo Samuel is also on track to resume practicing after sitting out the loss to Dallas with a bruised heel.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Ruled out for Sunday
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McLaurin (quadriceps) is ruled out for Sunday's game at Dallas, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.
McLaurin was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, but he didn't participate Thursday when the Commanders actually held a practice. He then warmed up for practice Friday, before moving to a side field once his teammates started going through drills. Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Friday that McLaurin is getting closer to a return, but it doesn't seem the wideout was all that close to playing this Sunday. Next week could be a different story, with the benefit of an extra rehab day before facing the Chiefs on Monday Night Football (Oct. 27).
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Present for Friday's practice
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McLaurin (quadriceps) was spotted at Friday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Per Jhabvala, McLaurin went to the side field while the rest of the team started individual drills, so it remains to be seen how the Commanders list the wideout's official participation level. After being deemed limited on Wednesday's practice report, McLaurin logged a DNP on Thursday, so his his presence for Friday's session offers hope that he could return to action Sunday against the Cowboys. Meanwhile, fellow WR Deebo Samuel (heel) also was on the field Friday, according to Jhabvala, on the heels of consecutive DNPs.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Downgrades to non-participant
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McLaurin (quadriceps) didn't practice Thursday.
McLaurin was listed as something other than a non-participant for the first time since injuring his quad Week 3 by being limited at Wednesday's walkthrough. His downgrade to no activity one day later may be related to maintenance, but he now has just one more session this week to prove his health. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not McLaurin has a chance to return to action Sunday at Dallas.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Listed as limited
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McLaurin (quadriceps) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report.
The report is just an estimate after the Commanders held a walk-through. McLaurin is expected to resume practicing in earnest Thursday, although presumably with limitations. Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that he isn't sure if McLaurin will be ready for Sunday's game at Dallas.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Could be back for Week 7
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McLaurin (quadriceps) will remain out for Monday's game against the Bears but has avoided any setbacks in his recovery thus far and has a chance at returning to action Week 7 versus the Cowboys, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Since exiting the Commanders' Week 3 win over the Raiders due to the quad injury, McLaurin hasn't practiced in any fashion and is set to miss a third straight game Monday, though he's reportedly moved through his rehab program as expected thus far. While the Commanders remain hopeful that McLaurin will be ready to go for a divisional matchup in Week 7, he'll still likely need to take reps in at least one or two practices from next Wednesday through Friday in order to gain clearance to play. With McLaurin in street clothes for another game and with Noah Brown (groin) also sidelined Week 6, Deebo Samuel is expected to serve as the Commanders' top passing-game target for another game, assuming he's able to play through the heel injury that has resulted in him taking a questionable tag into Monday.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Ruled out for Monday night
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Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that McLaurin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bears, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
McLaurin and Noah Brown (groin) will both sit out Week 6, paving the way for all of Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane and Chris Moore to handle increased offensive roles behind top available wideout Deebo Samuel (heel), who may himself be a game-time decision. McLaurin will end up missing his third consecutive game due to a lingering quad injury. His next chance to suit up will come Oct. 19 on the road against Dallas in Week 7.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Not spotted at Saturday's practice
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McLaurin (quadriceps) is not participating in the early portion of Saturday's practice open to the media, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn began Week 6 by offering some optimism about McLaurin's odds of being available, but the starting wideout now appears to be missing his third consecutive practice. If Saturday's official injury report does confirm McLaurin as a non-participant, expect him to be ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bears, or listed as 'doubtful' at best.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Listed as non-participant
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McLaurin (quadriceps) is listed as a non-participant on Friday's practice report.
Friday's report is an estimate, as the Commanders didn't actually practice. If McLaurin doesn't return to practice Saturday, he'll likely be listed as out/doubtful for Monday's game against Chicago.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Remains sidelined Thursday
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McLaurin (quadriceps) isn't practicing Thursday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, McLaurin went through a stretching routine with the team Thursday before moving off to a side field, though he isn't in uniform. McLaurin hasn't practiced or played since sustaining a quadriceps injury in Washington's Week 3 win against the Raiders. Head coach Dan Quinn expressed optimism earlier in the week about McLaurin potentially returning to face the Bears on Monday, but McLaurin hasn't demonstrated much tangible progress in his recovery. Washington playing Monday in Week 6 is a double-edged sword for McLaurin's fantasy managers, as the standout wide receiver has an extra day to recover but replacement options will be limited for managers banking on a McLaurin return if his status isn't decided until closer to gametime.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Won't practice Wednesday
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Commanders coach Dan Quinn said McLaurin (quadriceps) won't practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Quinn expressed optimism earlier this week about McLaurin's chances of suiting up Week 6 against the Bears on Monday, but the veteran wideout isn't yet ready to return to the practice field. McLaurin has missed two straight contests without practicing at all in that span. It's possible the team is simply taking a cautious approach to McLaurin's recovery, and that he'll have better odds of handling on-field work as Week 6 preparation progresses. On a positive note for Washington, Quinn said Noah Brown (groin/knee) will return to practice Wednesday.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Optimism for Week 6
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Coach Dan Quinn said Monday the Commanders are optimistic about McLaurin (quadriceps) having a chance to play in next Monday night's game against the Bears, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
McLaurin has missed the Commanders' past two games and hasn't even returned to practice yet, but Quinn's optimism suggests the star wideout could be on the practice field at some point this week. With McLaurin and Noah Brown (groin/knee) missing the past two contests, Washington has leaned on Deebo Samuel as the unquestioned WR1 while cycling through Luke McCaffrey, Chris Moore, Jaylin Lane and Tay Martin behind Samuel.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Ruled out for Week 5
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McLaurin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Chargers.
McLaurin thus will miss a second consecutive contest due to the quad injury that he sustained Week 3 against the Raiders. On a positive note, he made his first appearance at practice Thursday since then, taking part in the team stretch, per Tashan Reed of The Washington Post. Fellow WR Noah Brown (groin/knee) also won't travel with the Commanders to Los Angeles, leaving Deebo Samuel (heel), Luke McCaffrey, Chris Moore and Jaylin Lane as the current available wide receivers on the active roster. McLaurin's next chance to return to action is Monday, Oct. 13 versus the Bears.
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Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Trending in right direction
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Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that McLaurin (quadriceps) is among injured players who are "are trending in the right direction," JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
McLaurin sat out Week 4 and has yet to practice in any capacity since a quad injury forced him off the field early Week 3 versus the Raiders, but it sounds like the veteran wideout has a fair chance to return to action Week 5 against the Chargers. Quarterback Jayden Daniels (knee), meanwhile, seems a likely candidate to retake the field Sunday on the road against the Chargers. It will bode well for McLaurin if he's able to be listed as at least a limited participant on Wednesday's first official practice report of the week.
