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Terry McLaurin Carted Off with Knee Injury, Ruled Out for MNF
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In Short: Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field with a knee injury and ruled out for the remainder of Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field with a knee injury late in the first quarter of Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers, and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the contest. McLaurin, who had been a key player for the Commanders, was seen clutching his left knee and appeared to be in significant pain.
The injury occurred during a third-down play in the first quarter when McLaurin's left leg gave out as he was running a pattern. He went to the ground, grabbing at his knee, and teammates quickly surrounded him, emphasizing the seriousness of the moment. Several players from both teams came over to wish him well, including 49ers players Fred Warner, George Kittle, Trent Williams, and Mike Evans, who ran 50+ yards across the field to greet McLaurin.
McLaurin had missed one game earlier in the season due to a hamstring injury but had returned to lead the Commanders with 230 receiving yards this season. He had caught 14 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown in his first four games, including a 27-yard catch early in Monday's game.
The extent of the injury has not yet been announced, leaving the Commanders awaiting more information about one of their most important offensive players. McLaurin, a third-round pick by Washington in 2019, has been the team's leading receiver for much of his career, hauling in 512 receptions, for 7,164 yards and 14 touchdowns.
In addition to McLaurin, the Commanders also lost defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw to a knee injury late in the first half, and he was ruled out for the game. The injury to McLaurin is particularly concerning as he was set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026 when he signed a three-year, $71 million extension last August.
The Commanders quickly ruled McLaurin out for the remainder of Monday Night Football with a knee injury. McLaurin had been a favorite of Washington’s fans and quarterbacks since he joined the franchise as a third-round pick in 2019. He went to the ground after the play, failing to hobble to the sideline as he grabbed at his knee.
The injury was concerning enough that the 49ers players went over and wished McLaurin well as he was taken off the field. McLaurin's absence could have a significant impact on the Commanders' offensive strategy for the remainder of the season.
The Commanders will now have to adjust their game plan without McLaurin, who has been a crucial part of their offense. The team's fans and supporters are hoping for a quick recovery for the star receiver.
Background
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out indefinitely with a knee injury, expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season.
What's confirmed
- Washington subsequently ruled McLaurin out for the remainder of the game.
- Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off with his left leg in an air cast late in the first quarter of Washington's Week 6 "Monday Night Football" game at the 49ers.
- Calif. -- Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field late in the first quarter with a knee injury and ruled out for the rest of Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
- McLaurin was running a pattern in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night when he went down with the injury.
- McLaurin stayed down while teammates knelt nearby before he was driven off the field.
What's still developing
- McLaurin fell to the ground while running a route on third down and stayed down for several minutes.
- Stefon Diggs is active Monday after initially being listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.
- LONDON (7News) — Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota left the Colts game with an apparent right knee injury.
- "Sources: Despite initial hope he would play through a hamstring injury, Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is now likely to miss Sunday’s game in London against the Indianapolis Colts," team insider Ben Standig reported from London.
- McLaurin is fresh off the best game of his 2026 campaign thus far, reeling in six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown in a stunning upset victory over the reigning Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 3.