Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Out for Season With Torn Patellar Tendon, Coach Says

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The Facts

  • Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn announced Tuesday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin is out for the rest of the season with a torn left patellar tendon. Fox News only
  • McLaurin will undergo surgery to repair the injury. Fox News only
  • McLaurin, 31, was injured running a route in the first quarter of Washington's 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, Oct. 19, 2026, and was carted off with an air cast on his left leg. Fox News only
  • In five games this season McLaurin had 15 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown. Fox News only
  • McLaurin has spent eight seasons with the Commanders, with 513 career catches, 7,191 yards and 42 touchdowns. Fox News only
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  • McLaurin signed a three-year, $96 million extension before the 2025 season that runs through 2028. He is owed $23.3 million next season, including $5.35 million guaranteed for injury if he is not healthy by April 1. Fox News only
  • The Commanders are 1-4-1, last in the NFC East, and have a Week 7 bye. They tied the Giants 27-27 in their previous game. Fox News only

Context

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will miss the rest of the season after tearing his left patellar tendon in Monday night's loss at San Francisco, coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday.

Stefon Diggs, rookie Antonio Williams and tight end Chig Okonkwo may see more targets from quarterback Jayden Daniels in McLaurin's absence, according to Fox News.

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3 Business Analyst A starting NFL receiver's season-ending injury is a minor sports news event with limited economic impact beyond the team's contract and roster implications.
3 Informed Citizen A single NFL player's season-ending injury is a notable sports story with limited impact on ordinary people beyond fans and the team, and it will matter little in a week.
3 News Editor A starting NFL receiver's season-ending injury is a concrete but team-specific sports event with limited impact beyond Commanders fans and the league's fantasy and contract circles.

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